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 - Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.

• File Res 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 4 - A 65-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an e-bike struck him at an intersection on East 14 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the e-bike, traveling east, hit him with the front center, causing semiconsciousness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 PM on East 14 Street in Manhattan. The victim, a 65-year-old male pedestrian, was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck by an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, suffering a concussion. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the e-bike operator. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at moderate speed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane usage and unsafe speed in a pedestrian-heavy area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 1 - A 25-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi traveling south on Avenue B struck her at East 10 Street. The pedestrian was confused at the intersection, according to the police report. The taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue B collided with a 25-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 10 Street in Manhattan around 9:10 p.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian's confusion at the intersection is the only listed contributing factor, with no mention of helmet use or crossing signals. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A sedan lost control on East 2nd Street. A tire failed. The car veered into a parked Hyundai. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, died alone in the quiet dark. The street was still. Metal and silence marked the aftermath.

A deadly crash unfolded just before midnight on East 2nd Street near Avenue C in Manhattan. According to the police report, a 2012 Acura sedan experienced 'Tire Failure/Inadequate,' causing the vehicle to veer off course and strike a parked Hyundai sedan. The report states, 'A tire gave out. A 2012 Acura veered into a parked Hyundai.' The sole occupant, a 29-year-old woman in the driver's seat, was killed in the collision. No contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond the tire failure. The parked Hyundai was unoccupied. The police report makes clear that the crash was set in motion by the mechanical failure, with the Acura's driver losing control and the vehicle striking a stationary car. The scene remained still, marked by the loss and the silence that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A taxi driver’s inattention caused a collision with a bicyclist traveling west on Avenue C. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the bike’s left side doors, leaving the rider injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:55 AM in Manhattan near 27 Avenue C. The collision involved a southbound taxi and a westbound bicyclist. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, cited as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' in the report. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old male, was also noted with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, though no helmet or other safety equipment was used. The taxi’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left front quarter panel, causing damage to the taxi’s bumper and the bike’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm contusion and was in shock but was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 19 - A taxi driver rear-ended another taxi halted on Avenue A. Impact left the striking driver with back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue A in Manhattan struck another taxi stopped in traffic at 1:31 AM. The driver of the striking taxi, a 61-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were occupied only by their drivers, who were licensed and headed south. The crash point was the center back end of the stopped taxi and the center front end of the striking taxi. Driver inattention and distraction led directly to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - A distracted SUV driver struck a bicyclist traveling south on Avenue B. The cyclist was partially ejected, suffering knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to its front center. The crash exposed driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue B in Manhattan at 18:15. A station wagon/SUV traveling south struck a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end hitting the bike's center back end. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old female, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and caused the collision by failing to maintain attention. The bicyclist was not cited for any contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage despite the collision, highlighting the vulnerability of the cyclist and the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 18 - Steel struck flesh at East 14th and 2nd. A Ford sedan, eastbound, hit a northbound e-scooter head-on. The rider, 38, thrown, hip shattered. He lay conscious on the pavement. The street held him. Traffic control disregarded. System failed.

A Ford sedan traveling east on East 14th Street struck a northbound e-scooter head-on at the intersection with 2nd Avenue, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 13:57 in Manhattan. The report states the sedan 'disregarded traffic control,' leading to the crash. The e-scooter rider, a 38-year-old man, was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg, remaining conscious on the pavement. The police narrative describes the impact: 'Steel met flesh. The street held him.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but helmet use is not cited as a contributing factor in the police report. The focus remains on the sedan driver's failure to obey traffic controls, which directly led to the violent collision and severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - A taxi traveling south on East 7 Street struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver and rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, both in shock. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 7 Street in Manhattan around 3:15 AM. The taxi, traveling straight south, impacted with its left front bumper. The driver, a 45-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt but suffered neck injuries and whiplash, reported as injury severity 3. The rear passenger, a 35-year-old male, also sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for the driver. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the passengers. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls in Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 11 - A 22-year-old man crossing with signal suffers severe back injuries when a sedan making a left turn hits him at an intersection in Manhattan. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian fractured and dislocated.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north in Manhattan was making a left turn at the intersection near 162 Avenue B when it struck a 22-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was located at the intersection at the time of impact. The collision caused a severe back injury, including fractures and dislocations, with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, confirming the point of impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash occurred at 2:08 AM, highlighting dangerous driver errors in low-visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - SUV turned wrong. Struck e-scooter head-on near East 14th. Rider bruised, hurt in abdomen and pelvis. Police cite improper turn, traffic control ignored. Urban danger, sharp and clear.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured when a 2011 Nissan SUV turned improperly and disregarded traffic control near 510 East 14th Street in Manhattan. The SUV, traveling west, struck the e-scooter, which was heading east. The e-scooter rider suffered contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the risks posed by driver error and improper maneuvers in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - An SUV driver injured her head and suffered whiplash after rear-ending a sedan engaged in a police pursuit on East 2 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved unsafe backing and other vehicular errors, highlighting dangerous driver behavior in traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:17 on East 2 Street in Manhattan. A 26-year-old female SUV driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan was involved in a police pursuit at the time, traveling eastbound. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the unsafe backing and other vehicular errors by the SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A sedan entering a parked position collided with a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and injury to the elbow and lower arm. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist bruised and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Manhattan near East 5 Street at 18:20. A sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position when it struck a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The police report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s error in lane management caused the collision. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. No helmet use or victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the vulnerability of the bicyclist despite the low-impact collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 24 - A 19-year-old cyclist hurled forward on East 12th Street, blood streaming from his eye, after another bike struck him from behind. He lay conscious, bleeding on the darkened pavement. The crash left the street marked by violence and error.

According to the police report, two cyclists were traveling eastbound on East 12th Street near 2nd Avenue when one bike struck the other from behind. The report states the 19-year-old rider was ejected, landing hard on the asphalt, bleeding severely from his eye but remaining conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the collision. The rear cyclist's failure to maintain a safe distance led directly to the violent impact, sending the victim forward onto the street. The report describes the point of impact as the right rear bumper of the lead bike and the left front quarter panel of the trailing bike. No information is provided about helmet use or other victim behaviors. The crash highlights the persistent danger when riders are not given adequate space, even on city streets dominated by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 20 - A 57-year-old female bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a BMW sedan struck her on Manhattan’s 2nd Avenue. The driver was parked before impact. Police cited improper lane usage by the bicyclist as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A 57-year-old female bicyclist traveling south was hit on the left side doors of a parked BMW sedan. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and parked before the collision, which caused damage to the vehicle's left side doors. No ejection occurred, and the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The police report explicitly notes the bicyclist's lane usage as a factor, highlighting driver and systemic risks in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A bike and skateboard collided on 2 Avenue. Both riders, parked before impact, suffered arm and facial injuries. Police cite distraction and confusion. The street left two vulnerable users hurt.

According to the police report, a crash on 2 Avenue involved a bicyclist and a skateboarder, both initially parked. The 39-year-old female bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The male skateboarder sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the skateboard and the right side doors of the bike. No contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The crash underscores the risks faced by non-motorized road users when distraction and confusion enter the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Apr 7 - A distracted SUV driver slammed into another SUV on 2nd Avenue. Both men inside the striking vehicle suffered bruises. The crash left metal twisted and bodies shaken. Distraction behind the wheel caused pain.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 1:15 AM on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of the rear SUV was distracted and struck the SUV ahead, which was slowing or stopping. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the striking SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The 63-year-old driver and his 44-year-old front passenger both suffered contusions and bruises. Both were conscious and restrained. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report underscores the danger of driver distraction in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19