No More Blood on Canal Street: Demand Safer Roads Now

Jun 1 - A left-turning vehicle struck a northbound bicyclist on Pike Street. The rider was ejected, left with bruises to his shoulder and arm. Police cited failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Pike Street was struck by a vehicle making a left turn from East Broadway. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 27 - A sedan struck an e-scooter rider traveling west on Rutgers Slip in Manhattan. The rider, a 52-year-old man, was partially ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling north on Rutgers Slip collided with a westbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 52-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the scooter's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-scooter rider was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when motor vehicles disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - An e-bike struck a 76-year-old woman crossing Elizabeth Street. She suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder and arm. No driver errors reported. The street stayed silent after impact.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old woman was crossing Elizabeth Street in a marked crosswalk when an e-bike struck her. She suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm and shoulder. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No further details on the e-bike operator or vehicle damage appear in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 24 - A Tesla struck a 16-year-old boy riding a bike on South Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and speeding. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a Tesla traveling northeast on South Street collided with a 16-year-old male bicyclist also traveling northeast. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The Tesla's left front bumper made contact, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights driver errors including distraction and speeding. No blame is placed on the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A 55-year-old woman walking along Essex Street was struck by an SUV traveling south. The impact injured her hip and upper leg, causing bruising. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling south on Essex Street struck her while she was walking along the highway with traffic. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. There is no indication of pedestrian error or safety equipment involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 19 - A 23-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a crash on FDR Drive. The SUV struck the station wagon’s right front bumper. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Injuries were internal and serious enough to be reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on FDR Drive involving a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling north and a station wagon. The SUV impacted the right front bumper of the station wagon. The station wagon’s 23-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and internal complaints. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The driver held a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper. The report does not specify helmet use or signaling, nor does it assign fault or blame to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 12 - An 8-year-old boy crossing East Broadway with the signal was hit by a bike traveling east. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The bike showed front-end damage. The crash stemmed from the cyclist’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a bike traveling east on East Broadway struck an 8-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The child sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the cyclist. The bike’s center front end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A motorbike struck a 69-year-old woman on Oliver Street. She was not in the roadway but suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Oliver Street hit a 69-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorbike had no visible damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - Two sedans collided on Pike Street in Manhattan. One driver, 25, suffered a head injury and shock. The crash involved a left turn and a parked vehicle. Driver inattention caused the impact. Damage hit the left front and right rear panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pike Street near Cherry Street in Manhattan. The 25-year-old male driver of a 2018 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock. The crash occurred as the Toyota was making a left turn and struck a parked 2020 Jeep sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Toyota and the right rear quarter panel of the Jeep. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused damage to both vehicles but only the left-turning driver was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - Two sedans collided on Canal Street in Manhattan. Both drivers were making right turns when the crash occurred. One driver suffered facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. Illness was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Canal Street in Manhattan while both drivers were making right turns. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the other. One driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, sustained facial injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash resulted in injury but no further details on the second driver’s condition were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 14 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a crash with a sedan on Pike Street. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Pike Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, while the bicyclist was making a right turn westbound. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected. The bicyclist wore unspecified safety equipment. The crash involved no passengers in the sedan and one bicyclist driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - A 71-year-old man was injured by a bike in Manhattan near Chrystie Street. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The cyclist was traveling south, striking the man off intersection. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on Chrystie Street struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bike showed no damage, and the cyclist was licensed. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians in Manhattan, even without clear fault assigned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - An SUV hit a 14-year-old boy crossing Madison Street. The impact left him with abrasions and injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash. The driver continued eastbound in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an eastbound SUV while crossing Madison Street in Manhattan. The vehicle, a 2006 Lexus SUV, hit the boy with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred outside an intersection in zip code 10002.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A sedan hit a cyclist on East Broadway. The rider suffered head injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement and driver inexperience played a role. Both vehicles were damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on East Broadway. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists slippery pavement and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike on its right front quarter panel, damaging both vehicles. Driver errors included inexperience and failure to adjust for road conditions. The cyclist wore a motorcycle helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash left the vulnerable road user injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A 45-year-old male bicyclist was hit by a northbound pick-up truck while traveling west on Canal Street. The rider suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The crash involved disregard of traffic control and confusion by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Canal Street collided with an e-bike heading west. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, sustained a serious head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. It also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' affecting the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered internal complaints and a severe injury level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19