Oct 22 - Two cyclists collided on East 13 Street while making right turns. A 64-year-old male rider suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and bicyclist confusion, resulting in visible vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:41 on East 13 Street involving two vehicles classified as a bike and an e-bike, both traveling west and making right turns. The injured party was a 64-year-old male bicyclist who sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The e-bike sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, and the bike had damage to its left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The injured bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers of inattention and confusion during complex maneuvers like right turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 11 - A woman crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn on Bleecker Street. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way amid limited visibility, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Bleecker Street made a right turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor, compounded by limited or obstructed view. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Ford pick-up truck with two occupants. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and limited visibility as the causes, with no contributing fault attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 10 - Council bill orders DOT to build 35 e-bike battery stations yearly. A quarter will sit curbside, letting riders lock up. Sponsors: Rivera, Nurse, Hanif. Streets may shift. City must post locations.

Int 1084-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced October 10, 2024. The bill reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to install e-bicycle battery stations.' Council Members Carlina Rivera (primary sponsor), Sandy Nurse, and Shahana K. Hanif back the measure. It mandates DOT to install at least 35 e-bike battery stations each year for five years, with at least 25% curbside for secure parking. DOT must report on station rollout and post locations online. The bill aims to reshape curb space and infrastructure for e-bike riders, but offers no direct safety analysis for vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1084-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-10-10

Oct 7 - A sedan turned left on East 13 Street and struck an 18-year-old woman riding west. She suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention. The crash shows danger for cyclists in Manhattan traffic.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford sedan making a left turn collided with an 18-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on East 13 Street near Broadway in Manhattan at 3:45 PM. The cyclist suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the left side of the bike. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was not ejected and wore a helmet classified as 'Motorcycle Only.' No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 27 - E-scooter driver thrown from vehicle on West 14th. Head injury. Unconscious. Police cite driver inattention. Center front end smashed. One man hurt. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old man driving an e-scooter eastbound near West 14th Street in Manhattan was ejected and injured in a crash at 12:15. He suffered a head injury, was found unconscious, and had minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The e-scooter hit with its center front end and sustained damage there. No other vehicles or contributing factors were noted. The crash underlines the risk of distraction for all who travel New York’s streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 14 - A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash in Manhattan. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction contributed to the collision. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 12 Street in Manhattan at 9:30 AM. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was riding eastbound, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The vehicle, a bike, sustained no damage. The report highlights driver errors related to inattention and distraction as the cause of the collision, with no mention of any contributing victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 12 - A distracted taxi driver struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Bowery outside a crosswalk. The impact caused neck injuries and shock. The taxi showed no damage. Driver inattention led to this serious collision in Manhattan late at night.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on Bowery struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was in shock at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver, licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota vehicle, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. Despite the severity of the pedestrian's injuries, the taxi sustained no damage. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Manhattan's busy streets late at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 11 - A taxi turning right on Bleecker Street struck a 38-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:50 AM on Bleecker Street near LaGuardia Place in Manhattan, a taxi making a right turn struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and located at the intersection. No damage was reported to the taxi, which was traveling southeast with one occupant. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian beyond the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 11 - Two sedans collided on 5th Avenue during right turns. One driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite improper turning and lane usage. The crash underscores the danger of driver error at busy Manhattan corners.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on 5 Avenue near West 11 Street in Manhattan at 9:40 AM. Both vehicles were making right turns when they collided. One driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered an internal shoulder and upper arm injury. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The crash highlights driver mistakes in turning and lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 10 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-10

Aug 28 - A taxi driver distracted by inattention struck a pedestrian crossing East 4 Street at Lafayette Street. The woman suffered bruises and a lower arm injury. The crash happened just before midnight in Manhattan’s Council District 2.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling eastbound on East 4 Street struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at Lafayette Street. The pedestrian, a woman, sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and a severity level 3 injury. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The taxi was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. Despite the collision, the taxi sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal, and no contributing factors were attributed to her behavior. The crash occurred at 11:59 PM in Manhattan, zip code 10003, within Council District 2.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 27 - A 45-year-old woman suffered a head injury and minor bleeding after an e-bike collision at an intersection on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was in shock and injured while crossing the roadway. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with an e-bike on East 14 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan at 11:00 AM. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-bike was unoccupied by a driver at the time, and no additional vehicle damage or driver information was provided. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were cited. The focus remains on the collision impact and resulting injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 22 - State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.

• MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-22

Aug 19 - A Ford SUV struck the rear of a city bus on East 14th Street. Two passengers in the SUV suffered injuries including knee and facial trauma. Police cited following too closely and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:07 on East 14th Street when a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west rear-ended a city bus also traveling west. The SUV's center front end collided with the bus's center back end. The report identifies driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Two female occupants of the SUV were injured: a 24-year-old front passenger suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock; a 31-year-old rear passenger sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was also in shock. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The bus driver was licensed and no damage was reported to the bus. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 18 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck him on Washington Square East. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the sedan driver. The cyclist was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Washington Square East collided with a bicyclist traveling southeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to the victim. The crash occurred at 16:57 in Manhattan's 10003 zip code, highlighting the dangers cyclists face from turning vehicles failing to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 16 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV collided with his bike on West 3 Street in Manhattan. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 8:50 PM on West 3 Street near Mac Dougal Street in Manhattan. A 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was struck on his bike's left rear quarter panel by a southbound Ford SUV’s right front bumper. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained an abrasion and upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The SUV’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the impact and injuries suffered by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 16 - A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body abrasions and partial ejection after a vehicle changed lanes unsafely on East 8 Street. The crash caused shock and injury severity level 3, highlighting driver inattention and distraction as critical factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 8 Street in Manhattan at 16:27 involving a bicyclist and a vehicle. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his entire body, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle involved was starting from parking and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors with its right front bumper. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the vehicle's unsafe lane change caused the collision. No damage was reported on the vehicle, but the bicyclist's injuries and partial ejection reveal the severity of the impact. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 16 - Two sedans collided at a Manhattan intersection. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage. A 36-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 AM near Washington Square Village in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling westbound collided, one making a left turn and the other going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front bumpers. The 36-year-old male driver involved was conscious and suffered a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors related to yielding in a busy urban intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15