About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 18
▸ Crush Injuries 18
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 21
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 19
▸ Whiplash 70
▸ Contusion/Bruise 158
▸ Abrasion 68
▸ Pain/Nausea 42
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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York and 72nd, 5 AM
Manhattan CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 4, 2025
Just after 5 AM on Aug 30, 2025, at York Avenue and E 72nd Street, a taxi hit a person on foot. He died (NYC Open Data).
He was one of 13 people killed on Manhattan CB8 streets since Jan 1, 2022 (NYC Open Data). This year, crashes in the district are up 33.6% from last year to date, with deaths rising from 1 to 5 and serious injuries from 5 to 8 (NYC Open Data).
This is the pattern. Dawn hours are deadly here. From 4 to 6 AM, five people were killed across these years (NYC Open Data).
This week on our streets
- Aug 30: A pedestrian was killed at York and 72nd. The vehicle recorded was a taxi (NYC Open Data).
Where the blood pools
FDR Drive leads the toll here: 3 deaths and 337 injuries. Two Avenue is next: 2 deaths and 67 injuries. East 85th Street claims another life on the board (NYC Open Data).
Failures repeat. Drivers running lights and failing to yield show up again and again in the case files (NYC Open Data). Cars and SUVs do most of the harm; trucks and buses kill too (NYC Open Data).
Leaders knew the risk
The Queensboro Bridge path has been delayed and argued over. Lawmakers warned the mayor in April: “Any further delays to this project that is otherwise ready to open will unnecessarily put at risk the thousands of New Yorkers who cycle and walk the current shared path every day” (Streetsblog NYC). The bridge sits on CB8’s edge. The bodies are not abstract.
Your state senator, Liz Krueger, voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to force repeat violators to install speed limiters (Open States). Your assembly member, Rebecca Seawright, co‑sponsors the matching speed‑limiter bills (A 2299 and A 7979) (Open States; Open States). Your council member, Julie Menin, backs daylighting and curb extensions that clear sightlines and slow turns (Int 1138‑2024; Int 0285‑2024) (Streetsblog NYC).
Make the next turn a safe one
- Daylight every corner near the hotspots. Add hardened turns and Leading Pedestrian Intervals on York, Second, and around FDR Drive. Target failure‑to‑yield and red‑light runs during the dawn hours that keep killing people (NYC Open Data).
- Open safe, dedicated space where crowds are forced to mix — including the Queensboro approach — and keep it open (Streetsblog NYC).
- Citywide, lower speeds and stop the worst repeat offenders. Albany’s tools are on the table: pass and enforce the speed‑limiter bill; use the city’s authority to drop limits on local streets. The record shows who dies when we wait (Open States; NYC Open Data).
One man died in the dark at York and 72nd. Don’t let the next one be a line in a spreadsheet. Act here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What happened at York Avenue and E 72nd Street?
▸ How many people have been killed on Manhattan CB8 streets since 2022?
▸ Are things getting worse this year?
▸ Which streets are the worst hotspots in this area?
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
▸ Who represents this area on these issues?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — NYC Open Data - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-04
- Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09
- S4045 — Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- A7979 — Intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators, Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2023-08-18
- StreetsPAC Ranks Lander #1 for Mayor, Offers Other Picks for Comptroller, Beeps and Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-11
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright
District 76
Council Member Julie Menin
District 5
State Senator Liz Krueger
District 28
▸ Other Geographies
Manhattan CB8 Manhattan Community Board 8 sits in Manhattan, Precinct 19, District 5, AD 76, SD 28.
It contains Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side-Yorkville.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Manhattan Community Board 8
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SUV and Sedan Collide on East 63 Street▸Mar 1 - Two drivers collided on East 63 Street in Manhattan. Both men suffered bruises and injuries to neck and leg. Police cited both drivers for disregarding traffic controls. Vehicles struck on right and left sides, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV and a 2008 sedan collided on East 63 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers, men aged 40 and 50, were injured with contusions and bruises—one to the neck, the other to the knee and lower leg. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV was traveling west and struck on the right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The sedan was traveling south and impacted on the left front bumper, damaging the left side doors. Neither driver was ejected. Both held valid licenses. The crash caused injuries but no mention of helmet or signaling factors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Feb 21 - A 72-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 2 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, left in shock.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 2 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near East 88 Street. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the crash occurred.
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Taxi U-Turn Hits Sedan on East 84 Street▸Feb 13 - A taxi making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on East 84 Street. The sedan driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Police cited the taxi driver for failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a taxi making a U-turn on East 84 Street collided with a sedan traveling straight north. The sedan's male driver, 42, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on East 72 Street▸Feb 13 - A Ford SUV struck a moped from behind on East 72 Street. The moped’s right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The passenger wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on East 72 Street rear-ended a 2020 NIU moped going in the same direction. The moped carried two occupants. The right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as inattention and following too closely by the SUV driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the moped. The collision caused significant injury to the passenger without any noted fault on her part.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on East End Avenue▸Feb 12 - A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 56-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan traveling south rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue in Manhattan. The collision impacted the center back end of the BMW. A 56-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the BMW was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 96 Street▸Feb 9 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 96 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s view was obstructed and traffic controls were ignored, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 96 Street collided with a bicyclist going north. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, damaging the vehicle’s left front and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain clear sight and obey traffic controls as key factors.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
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SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Mar 1 - Two drivers collided on East 63 Street in Manhattan. Both men suffered bruises and injuries to neck and leg. Police cited both drivers for disregarding traffic controls. Vehicles struck on right and left sides, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a 2019 SUV and a 2008 sedan collided on East 63 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers, men aged 40 and 50, were injured with contusions and bruises—one to the neck, the other to the knee and lower leg. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV was traveling west and struck on the right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The sedan was traveling south and impacted on the left front bumper, damaging the left side doors. Neither driver was ejected. Both held valid licenses. The crash caused injuries but no mention of helmet or signaling factors.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Feb 21 - A 72-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 2 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, left in shock.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 2 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near East 88 Street. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the crash occurred.
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Taxi U-Turn Hits Sedan on East 84 Street▸Feb 13 - A taxi making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on East 84 Street. The sedan driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Police cited the taxi driver for failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a taxi making a U-turn on East 84 Street collided with a sedan traveling straight north. The sedan's male driver, 42, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on East 72 Street▸Feb 13 - A Ford SUV struck a moped from behind on East 72 Street. The moped’s right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The passenger wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on East 72 Street rear-ended a 2020 NIU moped going in the same direction. The moped carried two occupants. The right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as inattention and following too closely by the SUV driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the moped. The collision caused significant injury to the passenger without any noted fault on her part.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on East End Avenue▸Feb 12 - A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 56-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan traveling south rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue in Manhattan. The collision impacted the center back end of the BMW. A 56-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the BMW was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 96 Street▸Feb 9 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 96 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s view was obstructed and traffic controls were ignored, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 96 Street collided with a bicyclist going north. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, damaging the vehicle’s left front and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain clear sight and obey traffic controls as key factors.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
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SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 21 - A 72-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 2 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding, left in shock.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on 2 Avenue made a right turn and struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near East 88 Street. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the crash occurred.
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Taxi U-Turn Hits Sedan on East 84 Street▸Feb 13 - A taxi making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on East 84 Street. The sedan driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Police cited the taxi driver for failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a taxi making a U-turn on East 84 Street collided with a sedan traveling straight north. The sedan's male driver, 42, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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SUV Rear-Ends Moped on East 72 Street▸Feb 13 - A Ford SUV struck a moped from behind on East 72 Street. The moped’s right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The passenger wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on East 72 Street rear-ended a 2020 NIU moped going in the same direction. The moped carried two occupants. The right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as inattention and following too closely by the SUV driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the moped. The collision caused significant injury to the passenger without any noted fault on her part.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on East End Avenue▸Feb 12 - A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 56-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan traveling south rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue in Manhattan. The collision impacted the center back end of the BMW. A 56-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the BMW was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 96 Street▸Feb 9 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 96 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s view was obstructed and traffic controls were ignored, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 96 Street collided with a bicyclist going north. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, damaging the vehicle’s left front and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain clear sight and obey traffic controls as key factors.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
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SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 13 - A taxi making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling north on East 84 Street. The sedan driver suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Police cited the taxi driver for failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a taxi making a U-turn on East 84 Street collided with a sedan traveling straight north. The sedan's male driver, 42, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the taxi driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
13
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on East 72 Street▸Feb 13 - A Ford SUV struck a moped from behind on East 72 Street. The moped’s right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The passenger wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on East 72 Street rear-ended a 2020 NIU moped going in the same direction. The moped carried two occupants. The right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as inattention and following too closely by the SUV driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the moped. The collision caused significant injury to the passenger without any noted fault on her part.
12
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on East End Avenue▸Feb 12 - A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 56-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan traveling south rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue in Manhattan. The collision impacted the center back end of the BMW. A 56-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the BMW was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
9
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 96 Street▸Feb 9 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 96 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s view was obstructed and traffic controls were ignored, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 96 Street collided with a bicyclist going north. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, damaging the vehicle’s left front and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain clear sight and obey traffic controls as key factors.
9
Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
8
Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
4
SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 13 - A Ford SUV struck a moped from behind on East 72 Street. The moped’s right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The passenger wore a helmet.
According to the police report, a 2006 Ford SUV traveling south on East 72 Street rear-ended a 2020 NIU moped going in the same direction. The moped carried two occupants. The right rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as inattention and following too closely by the SUV driver. The passenger was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the moped. The collision caused significant injury to the passenger without any noted fault on her part.
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Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on East End Avenue▸Feb 12 - A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 56-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan traveling south rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue in Manhattan. The collision impacted the center back end of the BMW. A 56-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the BMW was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
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Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 96 Street▸Feb 9 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 96 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s view was obstructed and traffic controls were ignored, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 96 Street collided with a bicyclist going north. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, damaging the vehicle’s left front and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain clear sight and obey traffic controls as key factors.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
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SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 12 - A sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue. The impact hit the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 56-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.
According to the police report, a 2010 Ford sedan traveling south rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan stopped in traffic on East End Avenue in Manhattan. The collision impacted the center back end of the BMW. A 56-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the BMW was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
9
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 96 Street▸Feb 9 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 96 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s view was obstructed and traffic controls were ignored, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 96 Street collided with a bicyclist going north. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, damaging the vehicle’s left front and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain clear sight and obey traffic controls as key factors.
9
Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
4
SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
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Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 9 - A sedan struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on East 96 Street. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s view was obstructed and traffic controls were ignored, causing the crash.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 96 Street collided with a bicyclist going north. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the cyclist, damaging the vehicle’s left front and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights driver failure to maintain clear sight and obey traffic controls as key factors.
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Turning Car Strikes Pedestrian at East 72nd▸Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
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SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
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Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 9 - A car turned through the crosswalk at East 72nd and 1st. It hit a 61-year-old man in the head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street did not stop. The man lay injured, incoherent, bleeding.
A 61-year-old man was crossing East 72nd Street at 1st Avenue in Manhattan when a car making a right turn struck him in the head. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the marked crosswalk with no signal. The man suffered severe bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' Listed contributing factors include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact came from the car’s right front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The police narrative describes blood on the pavement and a street that did not stop.
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Bicyclist Unconscious After Manhattan Crash▸Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
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SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
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SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
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Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
19
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 8 - A 56-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness on East 92 Street. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and sustained a concussion. The bike showed front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 92 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was unconscious with a head injury and suffered a concussion. The crash involved a single bike traveling north, which sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles showed damage or occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the severe impact on vulnerable road users.
4
SUVs collide on East 85th Street▸Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
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SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
26
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
26
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
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Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
19
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Feb 4 - Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on East 85th Street in Manhattan. Three men suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Drivers showed inattention and distraction. Vehicles struck on side and quarter panels. All occupants conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 85th Street involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. The crash involved three male occupants, all injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One SUV was merging while the others traveled straight south. Impact points included right side doors and left rear quarter panels. None of the occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York and Illinois. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.
28
SUVs collide on FDR Drive; two injured▸Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
26
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
26
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
19
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 28 - Two SUVs crashed on FDR Drive at night. One overturned after a lane change. Both drivers and a passenger suffered fractures. Unsafe speed and slippery pavement contributed. One driver was unlicensed. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on FDR Drive around 12:30 a.m. One SUV, traveling north and changing lanes, overturned and was demolished. The other, traveling south, sustained front-end damage. The female driver of the southbound SUV was unlicensed. The female driver of the overturned SUV and her front-seat passenger both suffered fractures to limbs and joints. Contributing factors included unsafe speed and slippery pavement. The northbound driver was using a lap belt and had airbags deployed. The southbound vehicle had two occupants, both conscious and injured. The report lists unsafe speed and lane changing as driver errors. No pedestrians were involved.
26
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist▸Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
26
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
19
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 26 - A southbound bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Park Avenue near East 77th Street. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. The driver errors remain unspecified.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Park Avenue was struck by a 2008 Ford SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries classified as abrasions, with injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or improper turn. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists in Manhattan.
26
Bicyclist Ejected in Manhattan SUV Collision▸Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
19
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 26 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at East 78 Street and Park Avenue. The SUV was parked and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No driver errors were specified in the report.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on East 78 Street near Park Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2019 RAM, was stationary and showed no damage. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision point was the left front bumper of the bike impacting the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.
25
Keith Powers Backs Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Lane Cuts▸Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
19
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 25 - Park Avenue faces a reckoning. The city plans to slice car lanes, double medians, and open space for people. Advocates demand bike lanes, car-free stretches, and green space. Council Member Keith Powers backs the shift. The street’s future hangs in the balance.
On January 25, 2022, Council Member Keith Powers (District 4) spotlighted a city plan to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The Department of Transportation aims to cut vehicle lanes and expand the median between East 46th and 57th streets. The proposal, discussed in the council and supported by Powers, seeks to create more open, accessible public space. The matter summary calls it a 'shift toward a more pedestrian-friendly experience.' Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to add a median-side bikeway and maximize pedestrian and green space. The project aligns with the NYC 25x25 plan to convert 25 percent of car space for people by 2025. Private interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are helping fund the effort. The plan’s final shape remains undecided, but the push for safer, people-first streets is clear.
- Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-01-25
25
Powers Supports Safety Boosting Park Avenue Car Space Reclamation▸Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
-
Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
19
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
-
Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 25 - DOT will cut a car lane on Park Avenue. The median will grow, swallowing asphalt. Advocates want bike lanes and car-free stretches. Council Member Powers calls it a shift in city priorities. Private money backs the plan. Final design still unknown.
On January 25, 2022, the city Department of Transportation advanced a proposal to reclaim car space on Park Avenue. The plan, discussed in committee and supported by Council Member Keith Powers, aims to expand the median from 20 to 48 feet by removing one of three vehicle lanes. The project, described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' by Alfred Cerullo of the Grand Central Partnership, seeks to create more open, accessible public space for people and businesses in East Midtown. Advocates like Jon Orcutt (Bike New York) and Danny Harris (Transportation Alternatives) urge the city to maximize space for people, calling for fully car-free stretches and a bike lane, since Park Avenue has no bus routes. The plan aligns with the NYC 25x25 initiative to convert 25% of car space to people space by 2025. Private commercial interests, including the local Business Improvement District and Fisher Brothers, are supporting and funding the project. The final design will be set by a landscape architect’s master plan.
- Park Avenue Plan Will Reclaim Car Space — But How Much … and for What?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-25
24
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing Signal▸Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
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Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
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Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 24 - A woman crossed 3rd Avenue with the light. An Audi SUV turned left. The bumper hit her. She died on the cold street. The driver failed to yield. The SUV showed no damage. Silence followed. The city lost another pedestrian.
A 51-year-old woman was killed at the corner of East 76th Street and 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, making a left turn, struck her with its front bumper. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, was licensed in New Jersey. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Ford on Park Avenue▸Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
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SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 19 - A young cyclist tore down Park Avenue. He struck the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts marked the crash. The car never moved. The street stayed hard. The bike did not stop.
A 21-year-old cyclist was injured after crashing into the right-side doors of a parked Ford sedan near East 88th Street and Park Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A 21-year-old cyclist, no helmet, slammed into the right-side doors of a parked Ford. Blood streaked his arm. Deep cuts.' The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Ford was stationary at the time of the crash and sustained no damage. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on East 63 Street▸Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 17 - A box truck struck the rear of an SUV on East 63 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling west. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on East 63 Street rear-ended a station wagon/SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The box truck showed no damage, while the SUV had damage to its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the SUV driver but no ejections or other injuries were reported.
11
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind On East 92nd▸Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 11 - A Honda SUV hit a 21-year-old cyclist from behind on East 92nd Street. The cyclist’s arm was torn. He was thrown from his bike. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited driver inattention. The street ran cold and hard.
A 21-year-old cyclist riding north on East 92nd Street near 3rd Avenue was struck from behind by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered severe lacerations to his arm and was partially ejected from his bike. The SUV sustained no visible damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this was mentioned only after the driver’s failure. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious at the scene. The impact was to the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV.
10
Taxi and Sedan Collide on 1st Avenue▸Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 10 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on 1st Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and bruises. The sedan driver changed lanes unsafely and failed to yield. The taxi struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. No ejections reported.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on 1st Avenue involving a taxi and a sedan traveling north. The sedan driver, age 59, and front passenger, age 53, both sustained neck contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan’s right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York. No contributing factors related to the victims’ safety equipment were noted.
10
Keith Powers Urges Immediate Action on Safety Boosting Fifth Avenue Bike Lane▸Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
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Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-01-10
Jan 10 - Fifth Avenue stays dangerous. DOT stalls on promised redesign. Bike lane, busway, and pedestrian fixes remain on paper. Local business pressure blocks progress. Community Board 5 approved. Crashes and injuries mount. Council Member Powers urges action. Vulnerable road users wait.
The Fifth Avenue redesign, announced in 2020 under former Mayor de Blasio, remains stalled as of January 10, 2022. The project, once a bold car-free busway, was scaled back to a protected bike lane and minor pedestrian upgrades. No new bus lane. Community Board 5 approved the plan, but DOT has not started work. Council Member Keith Powers supports the full plan and calls for immediate action on the bike lane, urging the Adams administration and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez to move forward. Local business interests, led by the Fifth Avenue Association, oppose the project, citing pandemic recovery concerns. Transportation Alternatives’ Cory Epstein says, 'Busways and bike lanes are good for the economy, good for our climate, and good for our Vision Zero goals.' Since the project’s announcement, crashes and injuries continue on the corridor. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as the city delays.
- Despite End of Holiday Season, DOT Has No Update on Long-Stalled Fifth Ave. Project, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-10