Jul 1 - A Jeep sedan struck a 13-year-old girl crossing Avenue D with the signal. The car did not stop. Aggressive driving and speed crushed her body. She stayed conscious. The street became a field of pain. Metal and flesh collided under city lights.

A 13-year-old girl was hit by a Jeep sedan while crossing Avenue D with the signal. According to the police report, the driver continued straight and did not stop. The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver’s actions—aggression and speed—left the pedestrian broken on the asphalt. The police report makes clear the girl was crossing legally at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signal violations by the victim appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A 39-year-old man on a bike was injured on 1 Avenue near East 12 Street. The SUV was parked but had defective brakes. The bike struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 1 Avenue collided with a parked 2022 BMW SUV. The SUV had defective brakes and other vehicular contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Other Vehicular' as driver errors. The bicyclist was not cited with any contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist held a permit. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A moped driver was ejected after colliding with a parked SUV’s left side doors on East 6 Street in Manhattan. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot. The crash involved following too closely and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV on East 6 Street, Manhattan. The 26-year-old male moped driver was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Other Vehicular" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary before impact. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors related to vehicle spacing and control. No fault or blame is assigned to the injured moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A motorcycle and a bike met head-on on Avenue D. Both riders thrown. The motorcyclist bled from the head, still conscious. The cyclist’s arm broke. The street fell silent. Blood pooled slow on the asphalt. Distraction drove the crash.

A motorcycle and a bicycle collided head-on at Avenue D and East 12th Street in Manhattan. Both riders were ejected. The 42-year-old motorcyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. The 32-year-old cyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle and bike collided head-on. Both riders went straight. The motorcyclist, 42, was thrown off, bleeding from the head. He stayed conscious.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on 1 Avenue in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The bike showed damage at the center back end. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 1 Avenue near East 10 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A motorcycle rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan on East 3 Street near Avenue A. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left side, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on East 3 Street collided with a westbound sedan. The motorcycle rider, a 59-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The sedan struck the motorcycle on its left side doors, impacting the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injuries. No other occupants were in the sedan at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - Governor Hochul signed the bill. Speed cameras in New York City now operate around the clock. No more nighttime gaps. Deborah Glick backed the measure. The law aims to slow cars, protect people, and keep streets safer for everyone.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill extending and expanding New York City's speed camera program. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Deborah Glick (District 66) and Senator Andrew Gounardes, allows speed cameras to operate 24/7 in up to 750 school zones. The bill was set to expire but now runs through July 1, 2025. The matter summary states: 'New York City is now able to operate its speed cameras 24 hours a day.' Glick, who sponsored the bill, dismissed criticism that cameras are a cash grab, saying, 'The city isn't in the car with you... If you don't want to get a ticket, don't speed.' Mayor Eric Adams called the cameras a deterrent, not a punishment. Advocates say the law will slow cars and protect pedestrians, especially children. The bill passed just before the legislative session ended, closing a deadly loophole in city enforcement.

• NYC speed cameras can now operate 24/7, gothamist.com, Published 2022-06-24

Jun 24 - Governor Hochul signed a bill making school zone speed cameras run all day, every day. No more gaps. Crashes and injuries near schools drove the change. The law dropped tougher penalties, but sponsors vow to keep fighting. Streets stay dangerous. Cameras now never sleep.

On June 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill expanding New York City's school zone speed camera program to operate 24/7, year-round. The bill, sponsored by Assembly Member Deborah Glick and State Senator Andrew Gounardes, was passed after statistics showed rising crashes and injuries near schools. The matter summary: 'The city's school zone speed cameras will now operate 24/7 year-round.' Hochul cited student deaths and the need for constant protection. Mayor Adams called the program a national model, noting, '72 percent of fatalities have been happening when the cameras were off.' The bill was weakened from its original form, dropping escalating fines and stricter penalties for repeat offenders due to City Council concerns. Glick and Gounardes pledged to push for stronger measures. A separate bill to expand red light cameras failed. The new law closes deadly loopholes but leaves enforcement gaps for repeat offenders.

• Hochul Signs Speed Camera Bill, Citing Streetsblog’s Coverage of Unsafe School Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-24

Jun 18 - A sedan and a bicycle collided on East 10 Street. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling east. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided while both were traveling straight ahead on East 10 Street. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. The bicyclist’s injuries were classified as moderate abrasions, and the driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck on FDR Drive. The front passenger in the sedan, a 20-year-old woman, suffered facial bruising. The crash was triggered by the sedan driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on FDR Drive rear-ended a pickup truck also heading north. The front passenger in the sedan, a 20-year-old woman, was injured with facial contusions and remained conscious. The contributing factor listed was the sedan driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, indicating a failure to maintain control. The pickup truck sustained no damage. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - SUV struck a parked car’s rear. Passenger in front seat suffered neck injury. Police cited following too closely. Impact was hard. Only the passenger was hurt. The street stayed quiet after.

According to the police report, a 2007 Dodge SUV heading west on Avenue D rear-ended a parked vehicle, hitting its left rear bumper. The SUV’s right front bumper took the brunt. A 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered neck injuries, described as whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police listed "Following Too Closely" as the driver’s error. No other driver mistakes or victim factors were noted. Multiple parked vehicles were involved, but only the passenger in the moving SUV was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Traffic deaths surge while lawmakers stall. Fifty-nine killed by cars in three months. Streets favor SUVs over people. Full-time speed cameras help, but car subsidies fuel the carnage. Ryder Kessler calls for bold action: end giveaways, reclaim space, protect the vulnerable.

On June 7, 2022, Ryder Kessler published an opinion piece urging New York to stop subsidizing car usage. The statement, titled 'New York Must Stop Subsidizing Car Usage,' highlights a 44 percent rise in traffic fatalities and criticizes the city’s car-centric policies. Kessler, a candidate for Assembly District 66, calls out incumbent Deborah Glick for supporting speed-camera renewal but failing to reduce car dominance. He states, 'To get cars off the streets, we have to stop subsidizing their usage.' Kessler pledges to expand protected bike and bus lanes, end free curbside parking, and push for weight-based vehicle fees. He argues that current subsidies—free parking, gas-tax holidays, and slow-walked congestion pricing—endanger New Yorkers, especially those outside cars. The piece demands systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.

• OPINION: New York Must Stop Subsidizing Car Usage, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-07

Jun 2 - 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 2022-06-02

Jun 2 - 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 2022-06-02

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 30 - A sedan struck a bicyclist on Avenue C in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was left in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan traveling west on Avenue C collided with him. The bicyclist was going south and was ejected from his bike, sustaining injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, carrying four occupants, struck the cyclist with its left front bumper. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist suffered minor bleeding and was in shock. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A Porsche SUV struck an e-scooter on East 1st Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front bumper damage. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Porsche SUV traveling east on East 1st Street collided with an e-scooter traveling south near 2 Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV's right front bumper and the e-scooter's left front bumper were damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A 24-year-old man was struck by a tanker truck making a right turn on 2 Avenue near East 13 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a tanker truck making a right turn on 2 Avenue in Manhattan struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near East 13 Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The truck had no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532604 - 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