Jun 8 - An SUV traveling north collided with a sedan making a right turn on West 145 Street in Manhattan. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. An 11-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash, enduring shock but was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:51 on West 145 Street, Manhattan. A Toyota SUV traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a Nissan sedan making a right turn eastward. The SUV’s left front bumper sustained damage. The sedan had two occupants, including an 11-year-old female front passenger who was injured with head trauma and whiplash, placed in shock but remained secured by a lap belt and harness. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role. The report does not list any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle maneuvers suggest a failure to yield or misjudgment during the sedan’s turn, highlighting driver error and systemic risk at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - A taxi making a left turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on West 115 Street. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:10 AM on West 115 Street involving a taxi and a bicyclist. The taxi was making a left turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper striking the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike and was not cited with any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the taxi's center front end and the bike's center front end. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 1 - Sedan hit a northbound cyclist on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The impact threw the 36-year-old man from his bike. He suffered chest fractures and dislocations. Police cite driver error. The street claimed another body.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Saint Nicholas Avenue struck a northbound bicyclist at 9:30 AM. The 36-year-old cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered severe chest injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The cyclist wore a helmet, but helmet use was not a contributing factor. The crash left the cyclist injured and conscious. The focus remains on the sedan driver's actions that led to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - Two vehicles slammed together on West 124 Street. Both drivers distracted. A taxi and SUV collided. Head and shoulder injuries. Pain, shock, and nausea followed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and an SUV making a left turn eastbound collided on West 124 Street at 10:52. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The taxi's left front bumper struck the SUV's right front bumper. The taxi driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered a head injury. A 33-year-old rear passenger in the SUV sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report lists no victim fault. Driver distraction and inexperience led to injuries for those inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - A 37-year-old man suffered head wounds and abrasions after a vehicle struck him at West 124 Street and Lenox Avenue. He was conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police file.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 124 Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 7:30 AM. The man suffered head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious after being struck. The report lists the pedestrian's location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection' and his action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The vehicle involved is unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors are cited in the report. The police file does not mention failure to yield, speeding, or any other driver mistakes. The focus remains on the pedestrian's injuries and the crash location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A 44-year-old man riding south on Lenox Avenue was ejected and injured. A distracted driver struck him. The crash left the cyclist with leg wounds. Systemic danger and inattention collided in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured near 393 Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 20:21. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The cyclist, riding south, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The impact came from another vehicle, unspecified in the report, striking the right side of the bike. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted drivers. No victim fault is mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - A 73-year-old man crossing West 125 Street with the signal was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 125 Street and Lenox Avenue in Manhattan at 14:10. The 73-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck him with its center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 19 - An unlicensed e-bike driver traveling north on West 153 Street collided head-on with a sedan. The bicyclist was ejected, suffered severe head injuries including fractures and dislocations, and lost consciousness. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist operating an e-bike was involved in a collision with a sedan on West 153 Street at 8:00 p.m. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and suffered severe head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, resulting in unconsciousness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors on the part of the e-bike operator. The sedan had no occupants or driver information reported. The focus remains on the unlicensed e-bike driver's actions leading to the crash and the resulting serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - A 73-year-old man suffered severe fractures after a vehicle struck him outside an intersection in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, impacting the pedestrian’s entire body and leaving him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 2041 7 Avenue in Manhattan around 4:00 PM. The 73-year-old male pedestrian was not in the roadway when the vehicle traveling south struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations affecting his entire body but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.

Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

May 14 - A sedan swung wide on West 155th. An e-scooter rider, straight ahead, collided and flew. Blood pooled on the blacktop. The man, gasping, lay conscious, his skull split. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change carved the night.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on West 155th Street collided with a man riding an e-scooter who was traveling straight. The report states the sedan driver engaged in 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The impact ejected the 39-year-old e-scooter rider, sending him headfirst onto the pavement. The narrative describes him as lying conscious, gasping, with severe head lacerations and a split skull. The police report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive driving and improper lane changes, which left a vulnerable road user grievously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A 16-year-old girl riding east on West 135 Street was injured when an SUV traveling north hit her on the bike's left side. The impact caused bruising and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, compounding the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 SUV on West 135 Street at 15:27. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver going straight north, struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver as a contributing factor. Additionally, the bicyclist's own confusion or error is noted under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact, but the collision caused significant injury to the vulnerable bicyclist. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A 37-year-old woman crossing 7 Avenue in Manhattan suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver hit her. The impact left bruises and contusions, highlighting the dangers of driver inattention on city streets late at night.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 22:30 on 7 Avenue near West 139 Street in Manhattan. The 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when she was struck. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The vehicle involved is unspecified and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This incident underscores the critical role of driver focus in preventing harm to vulnerable pedestrians in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 11 - A pedestrian suffered a head injury after a vehicle struck them at the intersection of West 112 Street and 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on West 112 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a vehicle traveling north, which struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian, described as an occupant with no visible complaints but suffering a head injury, was not ejected and was in shock following the impact. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The report emphasizes the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause of the serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A taxi and an e-bike collided head-on on 7 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 7 Avenue involving a taxi and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The e-bike was making a left turn westbound when it struck the taxi traveling southbound. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the e-bike driver was noted as inexperienced. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed in Connecticut, and the e-bike driver was licensed in Washington. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and inexperience in motor vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A bus backing unsafely struck a sedan traveling north on West 154 Street. The sedan’s driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and bruises. The bus was making a U-turn when its right front bumper collided with the sedan’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a bus traveling southeast on West 154 Street was making a U-turn and backed unsafely, striking a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper against the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, and front passenger, a 36-year-old woman, were both injured with back contusions and bruises. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Ford bus. The sedan driver was licensed in Georgia. The primary contributing factor cited in the report is the bus driver’s failure to back safely. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the danger posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A sedan veered at West 141st and St. Nicholas, striking a 22-year-old cyclist. The driver, distracted and failing to hold the lane, sent the rider flying. Blood pooled. The cyclist lay conscious, head bleeding, the bike twisted in the street.

A crash unfolded at the corner of West 141st Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, where a sedan struck a 22-year-old cyclist, according to the police report. The report states the sedan driver was 'distracted' and failed to maintain lane position, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected from his bike, landing head-first and suffering severe bleeding, with injuries focused on the head. The police report describes the aftermath: 'He flew, landed head-first. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He lay conscious, bleeding.' The bike was left twisted on the street. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is listed after the primary driver errors. The collision highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to pay attention and maintain proper lane discipline.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19