Oct 22 - A sedan struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist on 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The bike showed damage; the sedan did not.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on 7th Avenue in Manhattan was struck on its right side doors by a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and male. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The bike sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan showed no damage. The crash occurred at 6 p.m. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A taxi hit a 27-year-old man at 7th Avenue South and Grove Street. Blood marked the street. The cab’s bumper bore the wound. The man stood, conscious, his face cut deep in the quiet dawn.

A taxi struck a 27-year-old pedestrian at the corner of 7th Avenue South and Grove Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the man suffered severe lacerations to his face and remained conscious after the impact. The collision left blood on the street and damage to the taxi’s left front bumper. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the persistent danger faced by pedestrians at city intersections, even in the early morning hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 11 - Council Member Holden’s e-bike license bill piles red tape on riders but leaves pedestrians exposed. The proposal skips real fixes—wider sidewalks, protected lanes, safer work rules. It targets e-bikes, not the cars and street chaos that truly endanger walkers.

Council Member Robert Holden introduced a bill, co-sponsored by a Council majority, to require licenses for all e-bikes. The bill, discussed in October 2023, has not specified a streamlined process for licensing. The matter’s summary states: 'Holden's bill does nothing to rectify the fundamental issues of inadequate space and dangerous workplace practices.' Holden and his colleagues push regulation, but critics say the bill ignores the real threats: narrow sidewalks, blocked crosswalks, and unsafe delivery work. The proposal would burden riders and discourage micromobility, while failing to address illegal mopeds or car dominance. State Senator Brad Hoylman’s employer-provided ID plan is cited as a better alternative. The opinion calls for protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and fair enforcement, not more bureaucracy. Holden’s bill, critics argue, misses the mark for pedestrian safety.

• Opinion: Holden’s E-Bike License Proposal Misses the Mark on Pedestrian Safety, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-11

Oct 4 - Two sedans crashed on West Street. Both drivers were distracted. A 58-year-old woman driving one sedan and a 32-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. Damage hit front bumpers and side doors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Street. The 58-year-old female driver and her 32-year-old male passenger were injured, both suffering neck injuries described as whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The crash involved a sedan merging and another going straight ahead, with impact on the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No victims were ejected. The collision also caused damage to a parked sedan's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - A Chevy sedan turned left at West 10th and Greenwich. The driver hit a 76-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She bled on the pavement. Semiconscious, then still. The car’s front end took the impact. She died at the scene.

A 76-year-old woman was killed at the corner of West 10th Street and Greenwich Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, a Chevy sedan made a left turn and struck the pedestrian head-on as she crossed with the signal. The report states, 'The light was with her. She was 76. She crossed with the signal. The car struck her head-on.' The driver’s action is listed as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. The woman suffered severe head injuries and was semiconscious before succumbing to her wounds. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - 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 2023-09-28

Sep 28 - 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 2023-09-28

Sep 28 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.

Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28

Sep 27 - Assembly bill A 8079 would force scooter riders to get licensed, insured, and schooled. No license, no sale. Lawmakers push paperwork, not street fixes. Vulnerable users still face the same steel threat.

Assembly Bill A 8079, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Filed September 27, 2023, it aims to require a safety manual, licensing, and insurance for electric scooter operators in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license...; requires liability insurance for electric scooters in cities having a population of one million or more.' Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. leads, with Rebecca Seawright, Michael Benedetto, Deborah Glick, Jeffrion Aubry, David McDonough, and Michael Novakhov co-sponsoring. The bill targets paperwork and compliance. It does not address the core dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.

• File A 8079, Open States, Published 2023-09-27

Sep 26 - A 67-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Bethune Street. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The car’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Bethune Street struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver’s errors as inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. No safety equipment or contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A 91-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk was struck by a backing pickup truck in Manhattan. The driver failed to back safely, hitting the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand. The victim suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Chevrolet pickup truck backed unsafely in Manhattan near 255 Avenue of the Americas. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the truck, traveling north and starting from parking, struck him at the center back end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A cyclist lies in critical condition after a crash at Fifth Avenue and Union Street. Councilmember Shahana Hanif calls out the city’s inaction. The intersection has claimed lives before. The community rallies, but danger remains. Cyclists keep dying. The city stalls.

On September 26, 2023, Councilmember Shahana Hanif (District 39) issued a statement following a severe crash at Fifth Avenue and Union Street in Park Slope. The incident left Jacob Priley, a cyclist and advocate, critically injured. Hanif highlighted the intersection’s deadly history, referencing the 2021 death of Arcellie Muschamp. She pressed the Department of Transportation for urgent safety upgrades, saying, 'How many more crashes until the DOT pays attention?' Hanif noted the recent completion of a protected bike lane on Ninth Street but stressed that more action is needed. She thanked neighbors for their support and vowed to work with the DOT. So far in 2023, 3,702 cyclists have been injured and 22 killed on New York City streets. The city’s pace on safety remains too slow for those at risk.

• Brooklyn rallies behind biker critically injured in Park Slope crash, raises funds for medical bills, amny.com, Published 2023-09-26

Sep 24 - Council Member Marte and others push to exempt dollar vans from Manhattan congestion tolls. They argue the vans are vital for Asian communities. Without exemption, fares rise. Commutes get harder. The MTA has not taken a side.

On September 24, 2023, Council Member Christopher Marte joined eight other elected officials in urging the MTA to exempt dollar vans from the upcoming congestion pricing plan. The letter, signed by Marte and state legislators, was sent to the Traffic Mobility Review Board. The officials wrote, 'Commuter vans offer the Chinese communities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn a much-needed service that is not being provided by other forms of public transportation: safe, language-accessible, and culturally competent means for people to access jobs, resources, and family.' They argue that tolling these vans—serving Flatbush Avenue, eastern Queens, and the city’s Chinatowns—would raise fares and cut off vital connections for Asian New Yorkers. Assembly Member Grace Lee said, 'They should be exempt from tolls under the congestion pricing plan.' The MTA has not taken a position on the exemption.

• Chinatown pols seek to exempt dollar vans from congestion pricing, amny.com, Published 2023-09-24

Sep 20 - Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine wants to tear down FDR Drive south of the Brooklyn Bridge. He calls for federal funds to turn the highway into a bike and pedestrian haven. The plan faces legal and political hurdles but aims to reclaim space for people.

On September 20, 2023, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine revived a proposal to remove the FDR Drive viaduct south of the Brooklyn Bridge. The plan, not yet in committee or assigned a bill number, seeks federal support through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods grant. Levine urges Mayor Adams to apply for funding, stating, 'We’re a perfect candidate for Reconnecting Communities.' State Senator Brian Kavanagh voiced support, saying, 'We will work with the borough president.' The proposal would transform the underused highway into a waterfront space for cyclists and pedestrians, echoing successful removals in cities like Seattle and Seoul. The project faces major legal, environmental, and jurisdictional obstacles, as the FDR is state-owned and exempt from congestion pricing. The city previously considered this removal for coastal resiliency, but dropped it from the final plan. No formal safety analysis was provided, but the plan centers vulnerable road users by reclaiming space from cars.

• Manhattan BP Wants To Raze FDR Drive South of Brooklyn Bridge, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-20

Sep 15 - A 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter northbound on Hudson Street suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The scooter's front center end was damaged. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle, an e-scooter traveling straight ahead northbound, suffered damage to its center front end. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on 7 Avenue South near Morton Street. The SUV struck the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2007 SUV traveling east on 7 Avenue South collided with the bike going south near Morton Street. The point of impact was the bike’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 11 - A northbound SUV struck the rear of a flat rack truck on Avenue of the Americas. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue of the Americas involving a northbound SUV and a flat rack truck also traveling north. The SUV struck the center back end of the truck, impacting the SUV's center back end and the truck's center front end. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles had one occupant each, and both drivers were licensed. The SUV was slowing or stopping before impact, while the truck was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A 55-year-old man was struck while crossing Sheridan Square with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sheridan Square and Grove Street while crossing with the signal. The crash involved a 2021 BMW sedan making a left turn eastbound. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, which was cited as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and from New Jersey. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - A tired sedan driver hit a motorcycle on Gansevoort Street. Three people hurt. Broken arm, bleeding, shock. Fatigue behind the wheel led to pain and chaos in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle collided on Gansevoort Street in Manhattan. The sedan driver, 49, was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow. The motorcycle driver, 33, had facial injuries and minor bleeding. A 38-year-old sedan passenger reported pain and nausea with injuries to the knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and a passenger. Both vehicles were traveling north and struck at their left front bumpers. Driver fatigue impaired control and led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue South hit a 29-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue South struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway at the intersection near Christopher Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19