Jan 7 - SUV driver’s improper lane use and distraction struck a 32-year-old cyclist. The crash left the rider bruised and bleeding on Greenwich Avenue. Metal met flesh. The city failed to protect him.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured near 122 Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan at 3:55 PM. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot after a collision with a parked 2023 BMW SUV. The police report lists the SUV driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The impact struck the left front bumper of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV sustained no damage. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A moped rider was thrown and hurt on West Street. The crash left him with bruises and leg injuries. Police cite confusion involving pedestrians or cyclists as a factor in the collision.

A 34-year-old man riding a moped south on West Street was partially ejected in a crash. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises. According to the police report, the moped overturned and its left rear bumper was damaged. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, pointing to confusion involving vulnerable road users. No other driver errors are noted. The rider was licensed in New York and was traveling straight before the crash. The report does not mention any victim behavior as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. The bills would let New York City lower speed limits and give crash victims new rights. Lawmakers push to curb deadly driving and protect those on foot and bike.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The resolution, introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, calls for 'allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package aims to cut speeds, redesign streets, and support crash victims. It would let the city set safer limits, require safe passing for cyclists, and mandate complete street design. The council’s action spotlights the urgent need to protect people walking, biking, and riding in New York.

• File Res 0549-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-31

Dec 31 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-31

Dec 31 - Council calls for state action on Sammy’s Law and SAFE Streets Act. The bills would let New York City lower speed limits and give crash victims new rights. Lawmakers push to curb deadly driving and protect those on foot and bike.

Resolution 0549-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The resolution, introduced April 11, 2023, and filed December 31, 2023, calls for 'allowing New York City to establish a lower speed limit, and enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led sponsorship, joined by Gutiérrez, Restler, and others. The package aims to cut speeds, redesign streets, and support crash victims. It would let the city set safer limits, require safe passing for cyclists, and mandate complete street design. The council’s action spotlights the urgent need to protect people walking, biking, and riding in New York.

• File Res 0549-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-12-31

Dec 27 - A taxi struck an e-scooter on Hudson Street. The 26-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered serious injuries. He was partially ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was distracted.

A taxi collided with an e-scooter in Manhattan, injuring the 26-year-old male e-scooter driver. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the taxi was stopped in traffic and the e-scooter was going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, along with whiplash. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment. No damage was reported to the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 25 - Two sedans crashed at West 10 Street and Hudson Street in Manhattan. The northbound Nissan struck the eastbound Hyundai. The Nissan driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West 10 Street near Hudson Street in Manhattan. The Nissan sedan traveling north struck the Hyundai sedan traveling east. The Nissan driver, a 32-year-old male occupant, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and had an airbag deployed and lap belt fastened. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The Hyundai driver’s details and injuries were not specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A Land Rover crashed into a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Sixth Avenue. The SUV driver, age 40, died at the scene. The night was cold and silent. Police cited distraction as the cause. The street stood still after impact.

A Land Rover SUV struck the rear of a parked taxi on Bleecker Street near Avenue of the Americas. The driver of the SUV, a 40-year-old man, died behind the wheel. According to the police report, 'A Land Rover slammed into the back of a parked taxi. The driver, 40, died behind the wheel. The street was still. The cause: distraction.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupant. The crash left the street quiet, marked by the consequences of a moment’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 14 - Upper West Side’s board voted 8-1 to demand crackdowns on unregistered mopeds. The resolution urges city and state to punish illegal dealers, enforce laws, and back Albany’s registration bill. Lawmakers say loopholes fuel chaos. Immigrants often misled. Streets stay dangerous.

On December 14, 2023, Community Board 7’s transportation committee passed a resolution, 8-1, demanding action against unregistered mopeds. The board called on the Department of Motor Vehicles to impose civil penalties on unregistered dealers and urged city and state officials to enforce laws against selling non-street-legal mopeds. The resolution also asks the city to consider a buy-back program for gas-powered mopeds. The matter, titled 'Upper West Side Panel Backs Resolution to Rein in Dangerous Mopeds,' supports Albany legislation requiring sellers to register mopeds with the DMV before sale. State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assembly Member Alex Bores sponsor the bill. Bores said, 'We need to cut off the flow of these vehicles before they get onto these streets.' The board’s move aims to close loopholes, protect vulnerable road users, and address the chaos caused by unregistered mopeds.

• Upper West Side Panel Backs Resolution to Rein in Dangerous Mopeds, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-14

Dec 8 - A southbound SUV struck a sedan starting from parking on Varick Street. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head or back injuries. The crash involved driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. Vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling south on Varick Street rear-ended a 2017 sedan that was starting from a parking position. The SUV hit the sedan's center back end with its center front end. Both drivers were injured: a 25-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, while a 51-year-old male SUV driver sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved. The vehicles sustained damage to the sedan's rear and the SUV's front. The crash occurred near Downing Street in Manhattan's 10014 zip code.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - A 33-year-old woman driving a sedan in Manhattan suffered chest injuries and shock after a crash while making a right turn on West 14 Street. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was restrained and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on West 14 Street in Manhattan at 9:06 p.m. The driver was making a right turn when the sedan sustained center front-end damage. The driver suffered chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not specify other causes or mention any other parties involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - SUV slammed into a 32-year-old man on a bike. The cyclist was thrown, hurt all over, left in shock. Driver’s improper lane use listed as cause. Manhattan street, cold impact, no escape.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2011 SUV hit him on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, experiencing shock and pain. The SUV, traveling north, struck the bicyclist at its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 23 - A 34-year-old male van driver suffered a hip and upper leg injury after a crash on West Street. The van was demolished at the front center. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male van driver was injured in a crash on West Street. The van, a 2022 Ford traveling south, was demolished at the center front end. The driver suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to severe vehicle damage and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - An e-bike driver struck a sedan on West 10th Street. The 27-year-old rider suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as factors. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a Hyundai sedan traveling east on West 10th Street in Manhattan. The e-bike struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel while the sedan impacted the bike's left front bumper. The rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No occupants were reported in the sedan. The crash highlights driver errors involving yielding and spacing, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680128 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A motorcycle driver was injured in a collision with an SUV turning right on red on West Street. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist suffered bruises and full-body contusions but was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female motorcycle driver was injured when a 2023 BMW SUV, driven by a male licensed in New Jersey, made a right turn on red and struck the motorcycle’s right rear quarter panel. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet and sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The SUV had damage to its left front bumper, while the motorcycle showed no damage. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A 28-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi turning improperly at Hudson Street in Manhattan. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi showed no damage after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Hudson Street turned improperly and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The taxi was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved or noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - An ambulance and a bicyclist collided at West 12 Street and 7 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles struck each other on their left front bumpers.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling eastbound on 7 Avenue and a bicyclist heading south on West 12 Street collided at their intersection. The impact occurred on the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified causes. The ambulance driver was licensed and operating a 2023 Ford truck/bus. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving emergency vehicles and cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A bus struck a parked SUV on West 13th Street in Manhattan. The bus driver, 46, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the bus’s front center and the SUV’s left rear quarter. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on West 13th Street rear-ended a parked 2023 Chevrolet SUV. The bus driver was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The bus struck the SUV’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was stationary at the time, and no other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - Two cyclists collided on West Street. The e-bike rider, 59, was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated face. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured man was conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, two cyclists crashed on West Street. Both traveled south; one on a bike made a left turn, the other on an e-bike went straight. The 59-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated face. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured cyclist wore no safety equipment. No damage was reported to the bike making the turn. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus, leaving vulnerable road users with serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - Albany lawmakers move to force moped registration before sale. The bill aims to block illegal, unregistered mopeds from city streets. Dealers, not riders, would handle paperwork. Advocates say this targets bad actors and protects pedestrians from rogue machines.

On October 23, 2023, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) introduced a bill in Albany to require moped dealers to register vehicles with the DMV before buyers leave the shop. The bill, supported by Assembly Member Alex Bores (D-Upper East Side), seeks to close a loophole that lets illegal mopeds flood city streets. The matter summary states: 'New legislation in Albany seeks to eliminate the use of illegal mopeds by requiring sellers to register them with the DMV before buyers can take them out of the shop.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This common-sense bill would simply ensure that the registration happens at the point of sale, before someone rides out of the shop.' Ligia Guallpa of the Worker's Justice Project backs the move, stressing manufacturer responsibility. Attorney Daniel Flanzig says the law could clear streets of unregistered, dangerous vehicles. The bill is not yet law, but enforcement actions against illegal mopeds are already underway.

• State Lawmaker Seeks to Close Moped-Registration Loophole, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-23