Jun 17 - An SUV making a right turn struck a westbound e-scooter in Manhattan’s West 14th Street area. The 60-year-old e-scooter rider suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:42 near West 14th Street in Manhattan. A 2016 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter rider, a 60-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-scooter sustained front-end damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Charles Komanoff, veteran traffic reformer, pressed Assembly Member Deborah Glick to oppose payroll tax hikes and defend congestion pricing. He invoked decades of lost lives—pedestrians, cyclists—arguing congestion pricing cuts danger and keeps streets fair. He called tax hikes regressive, congestion pricing just.

On June 7, 2024, Charles Komanoff, a longtime congestion pricing advocate, issued an open letter to Assembly Member Deborah Glick. He urged her to vote no on revenue alternatives to congestion pricing, especially a proposed Payroll Mobility Tax (PMT) increase. Komanoff wrote, 'what motivates me...to demand congestion pricing is its power to act as a counterweight to cars and trucks and driving and traffic.' He called the PMT hike regressive, unlike congestion pricing, and warned it would undermine safer, fairer streets. The advocacy statement, published by Streetsblog NYC, highlights Komanoff’s decades of work driven by the deaths of pedestrians and cyclists. He pressed Glick to keep congestion pricing viable, framing it as the effective, equitable path for vulnerable road users.

• Komanoff: For Congestion Pricing, I’ll Eat Crow, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 5 - A 91-year-old woman suffered a concussion and upper arm injury when a GMC vehicle backing on Hudson Street struck her. The driver failed to keep right and yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 91-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 13:18 on Hudson Street in Manhattan. The crash involved a 2017 GMC vehicle traveling north that was backing up when it struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s contributing factors as "Failure to Keep Right" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident highlights driver errors in backing maneuvers and yielding obligations as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 4 - A 23-year-old woman on a bike struck a parked sedan’s doors on Avenue of the Americas. She was ejected, left with leg wounds and abrasions. The crash exposes danger in vehicle placement and driver error.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female bicyclist was riding north on Avenue of the Americas when she collided with the left side doors of a parked 2023 BMW sedan. The impact ejected her from the bike, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in vehicle interaction. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as stated in the report. The incident highlights the hazardous conditions created by improper vehicle placement and driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - State Senate passed a bill to double fines for illegal moped dealers. Dealers must register mopeds or face $2,000 penalties. Lawmakers shift blame from riders to vendors. Delivery workers back the move. The bill now heads to the Assembly.

Senate Bill, sponsored by Sen. Liz Kruger (D-Manhattan), passed on June 3, 2024. It doubles fines for unauthorized moped dealers from $1,000 to $2,000 and requires registration at the point of sale. The bill is expected to pass the Assembly, where Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas co-sponsors. The matter summary states: 'Fines against unauthorized moped dealers would be doubled.' Kruger said, 'My bill makes sure we know who is selling mopeds.' González-Rojas added, 'The bill will help alleviate some of the challenges we see around mopeds.' Advocates like Ligia Guallpa of the Workers Justice Project support enforcement at the point of sale, noting many dealers are unlicensed. The bill targets vendors, not riders, aiming to protect vulnerable delivery workers and pedestrians.

• ‘The Moped Crisis’: Bill Doubling Fines For Unauthorized Dealers Passes Senate, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 27 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after colliding with a parked sedan on Greenwich Street. The cyclist was unconscious and sustained abrasions, with no safety equipment reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Greenwich Street in Manhattan at 19:15. A 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked 2021 Ford sedan. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike, suffered a head injury, and was unconscious at the scene. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, indicating it was stationary when struck. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The bicyclist’s ejection and injury severity highlight the dangers posed by collisions with parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - A 31-year-old man on a bike crashed on Washington Street. He suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions. Police cite unsafe speed. No helmet. The cyclist was conscious. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding southwest on Washington Street in Manhattan at 11:08 AM. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The cyclist, who was the only person involved, suffered abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis. He was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The police note no damage to the bicycle. No other contributing factors or victim actions are mentioned in the report. Unsafe speed stands out as the cause of harm to this vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - A garbage truck backed down Cornelia Street. Its right rear bumper struck a man. The truck’s wheels crushed his skull. He died alone in the street before dawn. The driver’s unsafe backing left no chance for survival.

A 35-year-old man was killed on Cornelia Street in the early morning when a garbage truck, traveling south, backed unsafely and struck him with its right rear bumper. According to the police report, the truck’s wheels crushed the pedestrian’s skull, causing fatal injuries at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The victim was not at an intersection and was described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a cause. The focus remains on the driver’s action: reversing a large refuse vehicle without adequate care, as documented by police. This crash underscores the lethal consequences when heavy vehicles back unsafely on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - A bus struck a taxi from behind on West Street in Manhattan. The taxi driver, a 74-year-old man, suffered head abrasions and was injured. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Street near Leroy Street in Manhattan at 2:40 AM. A bus traveling north rear-ended a taxi also stopped in traffic. The taxi driver, a 74-year-old male occupant, sustained head abrasions and was injured but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the bus driver. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles showed damage at their center rear and front ends respectively. The bus driver was licensed in Arizona, while the taxi driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A male cyclist traveling south on West Street hit a 6-year-old girl, causing facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way, leaving the child in shock with serious injury to her face.

According to the police report, a male cyclist licensed in Texas was traveling straight ahead southbound on West Street when he struck a 6-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report cites the cyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The bicycle showed no damage, indicating a direct impact to the pedestrian rather than a collision with another vehicle. The pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were not listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by cyclist driver errors such as speeding and failure to yield, which resulted in serious injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Albany lawmakers clear the way for New York City to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The bill, named for Sammy Cohen Eckstein, follows years of parent-led advocacy. The measure excludes major multi-lane roads but targets most city streets. Lives hang in the balance.

On April 18, 2024, state lawmakers advanced legislation enabling New York City to reduce its default speed limit to 20 mph. The measure, known as Sammy’s Law, is part of the state budget deal and awaits final publication. Sponsored by Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, the bill allows the City Council to set lower limits on most streets, but excludes roads with three or more lanes in one direction. The bill’s title honors Sammy Cohen Eckstein, a 12-year-old killed by a speeding driver in 2013. Rosenthal said, “This is about trying to eliminate all unnecessary deaths, and one of the ways you do that is by making the speed limit lower.” Hoylman-Sigal credited persistent advocacy by Sammy’s mother and Families for Safe Streets. The City Council and Mayor must still approve the change. Advocates and city officials say the law gives New York City a vital tool to prevent traffic violence and protect vulnerable road users.

• Lawmakers to allow NYC to lower speed limit to 20 mph, gothamist.com, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 13 - SUV swung wide on West 14th. Driver distracted. Bike hit. Cyclist thrown, arm and hand bruised. Metal bent. Blood on the street. System failed the man on two wheels.

According to the police report, a 2021 Mazda SUV making a U-turn on West 14th Street in Manhattan struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight east. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was left in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel took the impact. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn without care and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19