Nov 23 - A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Perry Street. The driver, traveling west, hit the pedestrian with the right front bumper. The victim suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured crossing Perry Street outside of an intersection. The driver, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted. The pedestrian was conscious and not at an intersection when struck. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 16 - Two sedans collided on Bank Street. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Bank Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front car. The driver of the rear sedan, a 32-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The front vehicle was stopped in traffic, while the rear vehicle was moving straight ahead before impact. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the rear sedan and the center back end of the front sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A 19-year-old e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on West 4 Street. The impact struck the bike’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered upper arm injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a crash on West 4 Street. The collision involved a sedan traveling west and an e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the bike’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the e-bike driver. The rider sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 26 - A 63-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Cornelia Street. The cyclist was traveling eastbound, continuing straight. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Cornelia Street after emerging from behind a parked vehicle. She was struck by a male cyclist traveling eastbound who was going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the cyclist. The bike showed no damage. The pedestrian's location and action were noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and 'Emerging from in Front of/Behind Parked Vehicle.' No helmet or signaling issues were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 60-year-old woman was struck by a box truck while crossing West 14 Street against the signal. She suffered a back injury and was in shock. The truck was making a right turn and showed no damage. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured on West 14 Street in Manhattan after being hit by a box truck making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and had one occupant. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the driver. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted as a contributing factor, but no blame is assigned. The incident highlights the dangers present at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ zoning plan aims to cut parking minimums. Lincoln Restler backs the move. The proposal would free space for homes, not cars. Advocates say it means safer, cheaper streets. Council Speaker stays cautious. The fight is on.

On October 13, 2022, Council Member Lincoln Restler (District 33) supported Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ zoning proposal. The plan, discussed in committee, seeks to reduce or eliminate parking minimums for new developments. The matter summary states the proposal will 'prioritize people over parking, aiming to make streets safer and reduce parking requirements to enable more housing and amenities.' Restler said, 'In urban hubs like Lower Manhattan, the heart of the South Bronx, Downtown Brooklyn or Downtown Jamaica, we need affordable housing, economic development with good jobs, and dynamic mixed use buildings, not more parking.' The bill has drawn support from advocates and developers, who argue that parking mandates drive up housing costs and disrupt pedestrian-friendly streets. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams remained noncommittal, focusing on the housing crisis and bureaucracy. The proposal’s fate will shape the city’s streets and who they serve.

• Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Proposal Will Take on Parking Minimums (But How Seriously?), streetsblog.org, Published 2022-10-13

Oct 13 - Mayor Adams moves to cut parking mandates. The plan aims to put people before cars. Advocates say this will clear streets, lower rents, and open space for homes. Some council members back the change. Others hesitate. The fight over parking heats up.

""I don't think parking spaces are a worthwhile use of valuable space when we have the worst housing crisis."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

On October 13, 2022, Mayor Adams unveiled the 'City of Yes' zoning proposal. The measure, now under council review, seeks to eliminate or reduce parking minimums citywide. The proposal’s summary states it will 'prioritize people over parking,' aiming to make streets safer and housing more affordable. Council Member Lincoln Restler supports the move, saying, 'we need affordable housing, economic development... not more parking.' State Sen. Brad Hoylman calls parking spaces a poor use of land amid a housing crisis. Advocates like Sara Lind urge full elimination, citing pollution and congestion. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams remains noncommittal, focusing on the housing crisis and open to review. The proposal is in early stages, with state legislation also in play. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users has been published.

• Mayor Adams’s ‘City of Yes’ Zoning Proposal Will Take on Parking Minimums (But How Seriously?), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-13

Oct 8 - A 53-year-old female bicyclist suffered neck injuries after colliding with a sedan on West 14 Street near 8 Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling east. The bicyclist reported whiplash but was not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on West 14 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations for the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected from her bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - Taxi and bike crashed head-on. Cyclist, 53, took a blow to the back. Police cite driver distraction for both. Steel met flesh. The street stayed hard.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided head-on on Charles Street in Manhattan. The 53-year-old male cyclist suffered a back contusion and remained conscious after the crash. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the taxi and the cyclist. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash underscores the danger of distraction where cars and bikes share city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - Two sedans slammed together on West Street after midnight. Three people hurt. Back injuries. Whiplash. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted. No one ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Street at 12:01 a.m. Three occupants were injured: a 69-year-old driver, a 65-year-old rear passenger, and a 37-year-old front passenger. All suffered back injuries and whiplash. No one was ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Damage struck the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - Council Member Bottcher pushes for monthly DOT reports on drivers hiding plates to dodge cameras. The bill targets those who speed and evade enforcement. Advocates back the move. The city faces a hidden threat. Data will now see daylight.

On September 29, 2022, Council Member Erik Bottcher introduced a bill requiring the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue monthly public reports on incidents where speed or red-light cameras were foiled by defaced or covered license plates. The bill, supported by Transportation Alternatives, aims to expose the scale of drivers evading automated enforcement. Bottcher said, 'drivers are illegally concealing, obscuring, and defacing their license plates to continue to speed with impunity.' The legislation mandates DOT to post monthly data online and submit annual reports to the mayor and City Council Speaker. Bottcher sponsored the bill, emphasizing the need for public information and accountability. Advocates argue that open data is crucial for safety and enforcement. The DOT stated it looks forward to reviewing the legislation.

• CM Bottcher: City Must Publicly Report on Plate-Covering Perps, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-09-29

Sep 26 - A 43-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Greenwich Street. He suffered abrasions to his face. The crash involved two parked bikes. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Greenwich Street. The crash involved two bikes, both parked before impact. The bicyclist suffered abrasions to his face and was conscious after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or other causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No damage was reported to either bike. The crash occurred at 11:03 AM, with one bike traveling north and the other south, both parked prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - A Jeep SUV struck a Lexus sedan from behind on West Street in Manhattan. The sedan carried four occupants. A 37-year-old male passenger in the sedan suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled southbound. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep SUV rear-ended a 2018 Lexus sedan on West Street near West Houston Street in Manhattan. The sedan had four occupants; a 37-year-old male passenger was injured with chest trauma and shock. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 22 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a Ford SUV struck him from behind on West 11th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver’s repeated inattention caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling south on West 11th Street rear-ended a bicyclist going straight ahead. The 32-year-old male bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" three times as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A station wagon/SUV struck a sedan stopped in traffic on West Street. Four passengers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 1:16 a.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2015 Hyundai sedan that was stopped in traffic on West Street. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Four passengers, aged 32 to 46, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but were not ejected and remained conscious. All were restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - A 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a Jeep SUV traveling east on West 14 Street. The bike was demolished. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot, left semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on West 14 Street collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's center front end, demolishing the bicycle. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was semiconscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between SUVs and vulnerable cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - Senator Brian Kavanagh calls out city and state leaders for failing basement tenants. He slams piecemeal fixes and urges full legalization and safety upgrades. Storms kill. Inaction kills. Kavanagh says: bring these homes into the light, or more will die.

On September 1, 2022, Senator Brian Kavanagh (District 27) published an editorial demanding urgent action to legalize and regulate basement apartments. The piece, titled 'Basement apartments shouldn’t be death traps,' criticizes government inaction after deadly floods from Hurricane Ida and Sandy. Kavanagh, a sponsor of recent state legislation, writes: 'New York City needs to immediately move to legalize and regulate basement apartments to ensure the safety of their tens of thousands of tenants.' He condemns defunded pilot programs and failed bills, calling for a full-scale mobilization to prevent more deaths. Kavanagh’s editorial highlights the deadly consequences of neglect and urges leaders to prioritize safety for vulnerable tenants living in basement units.

• Basement apartments shouldn’t be death traps, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-09-01

Aug 23 - A 29-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike while crossing Washington Place with the signal. The rider showed driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Washington Place at an intersection with the signal. She was hit by an e-bike traveling north. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-bike showed no damage and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - Box truck hit a cyclist on West Street. Cyclist ejected, suffered fractures and dislocations. Driver inattention caused the crash. Cyclist wore helmet but was left unconscious.

According to the police report, a box truck and a bicyclist both made right turns on West Street in Manhattan when the truck struck the cyclist. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The box truck had no visible damage, while the bike was hit at its center back end. The cyclist wore a helmet but was rendered unconscious. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - Senator Hoylman’s bill targets deadly speed and blind spots. It demands speed governors in new cars and direct visibility for heavy SUVs. The measure aims to cut traffic deaths and force safer vehicles onto New York streets. Oversized cars face new scrutiny.

On August 12, 2022, Manhattan State Senator Brad Hoylman introduced a bill in the New York State Senate. The bill would require all new cars registered in the state to have speed-limiting technology by 2024. It also directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to set visibility rules for vehicles over 3,000 pounds, like SUVs and pickups, to ensure drivers can see pedestrians and cyclists. The bill summary states: 'A new bill in the New York State Senate would require all new cars registered in the state to have speed-limiting technology by 2024.' Senator Hoylman sponsored the bill, citing the 'failure of the promise of Vision Zero.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives praised the measure, calling it 'common-sense.' The bill comes as pedestrian deaths hit a 40-year high. If passed, it would force automakers to include safety tech and could make some monster trucks illegal on city streets.

• New Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors and Set Limits on Huge SUVs on NY Streets by 2024, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-08-22