Sep 14 - A 4-year-old boy was injured after a bike struck him at an intersection on 1 Avenue. The bike driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a collision with no visible injuries but shock to the child.

According to the police report, a bike traveling northbound on 1 Avenue struck a 4-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near East 12 Street in Manhattan around 12:19 a.m. The pedestrian was in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors on the part of the bike driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries classified as severity 3 and was in shock, though no visible injuries were noted. The bike sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield and distraction as the cause, focusing on driver error without attributing fault to the young pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 12 - SUV reversed on FDR Drive. Struck 68-year-old man outside the roadway. Back abrasions. Driver’s view blocked. Impact exposes danger of limited visibility.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was struck by a 2007 Toyota SUV while the vehicle was backing on FDR Drive in Manhattan. The pedestrian was outside the roadway and suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s limited visibility led to the crash. No pedestrian actions contributed. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed. The collision underscores the risk when drivers back up with obstructed views.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 10 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-10

Sep 8 - A 28-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries when a sedan struck her while crossing Avenue C. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The impact fractured and dislocated her lower leg and foot, leaving her conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. in Manhattan near 104 Avenue C. A 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a 2022 Genesis sedan traveling straight ahead struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior on the pedestrian's part. The driver's errors—failure to yield and excessive speed—directly caused the impact and the victim's severe injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 6 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions on Avenue A. The rider was not wearing safety equipment. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred during southbound travel, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding southbound on Avenue A was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, classified with injury severity level 3. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a bike with no reported damage or point of impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors or other vehicles involved. The crash occurred at 8:05 AM in Manhattan near East 13 Street. The absence of vehicle damage and the ejection suggest a loss of control or collision with an unspecified hazard, but no driver fault is documented in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 2 - A pick-up truck traveling east on East 12 Street hit a southbound bicyclist at night. The cyclist suffered upper leg injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, at 10:00 PM on East 12 Street near Avenue B in Manhattan, a 2011 pick-up truck traveling east struck a bicyclist traveling south. The point of impact was the truck's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The bicyclist was conscious and remained on the bike, not ejected during the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the truck driver's failure to maintain focus. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 22 - State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal stands firm. He says New York needs congestion pricing. The governor paused the $15 toll. Lawmakers debate lower fees and exemptions. The MTA’s future hangs in the balance. Vulnerable road users wait for action. Streets stay dangerous.

On August 22, 2024, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) joined the debate over New York’s congestion pricing plan. The original $15 toll was paused by Governor Hochul in June. Now, officials consider a lower toll or alternatives to fund the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'we need congestion pricing.' The matter, titled 'MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme,' highlights the urgency of MTA financing. Assemblywoman Deborah Glick noted Hochul’s commitment to a replacement plan. The bill’s status remains in flux, with no committee or vote recorded. The safety impact for vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—was not assessed. The city’s most at-risk remain exposed as leaders argue over dollars and cars.

• MTA boss ‘thrilled’ Kathy Hochul eyeing lower congestion toll after NY gov indefinitely paused controversial scheme, nypost.com, Published 2024-08-22

Aug 20 - Sedan turned left, struck a 32-year-old woman on a bike. She took the hit to her knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Saint Marks Place in Manhattan struck a 32-year-old female bicyclist traveling straight. The cyclist suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The impact came from the sedan’s left front bumper. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or safety equipment was noted. The bike showed damage on its right side. The sedan had no visible damage. Driver error in yielding led to harm for a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 18 - A taxi and box truck collided head-to-back on a Manhattan street at dawn. The taxi driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. Both vehicles were traveling northbound at impact.

According to the police report, at 5:05 AM in Manhattan near 13th Street and 3rd Avenue, a taxi and a box truck collided while both were traveling northbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the box truck. The taxi driver, a 41-year-old male, sustained head injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report attributes the crash to "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed, with the taxi driver holding a permit license from New York and the truck driver licensed in Pennsylvania. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was noted. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 1 - Two sedans collided on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The driver of one vehicle suffered a bruised arm and shock. Police cite driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as causes. No ejections or severe damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on 2 Avenue near East 14 Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling south collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 22-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error. No ejections occurred, and vehicle damage was limited to the left rear bumper of one sedan. The police report does not mention any victim behavior contributing to the crash. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the ripple effects of reacting to unrelated vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 29 - Two SUVs collided on Avenue B in Manhattan. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle. A 55-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:41 AM on Avenue B in Manhattan. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling north collided, with the point of impact on the right side doors of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The driver of the first SUV was going straight ahead, while the second was entering a parked position. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. A 55-year-old female front passenger in the first vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 11 - A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound e-bike on Bowery. The impact caused a facial injury and concussion. According to the police report, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash, highlighting risks at intersections.

At 9:00 PM on Bowery, a pedestrian was injured when struck by a northbound e-bike, according to the police report. The pedestrian, crossing with the signal, suffered a facial injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The e-bike struck the pedestrian at the center front end with no damage reported to the vehicle. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is explicitly recorded, and the confusion factor is attributed to the pedestrian, not the driver. This incident underscores the dangers present at intersections involving e-bikes and pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 11 - A van parked on East 14th Street struck a bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious. The crash involved limited visibility, with no damage reported to the van. Driver errors contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a van was parked on East 14th Street in Manhattan when it struck a bicyclist traveling west at 7:00 p.m. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old female, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to account for limited visibility. The van was damaged on the left side doors, but no damage was reported. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment, though these were not listed as contributing factors. The van driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors related to failing to ensure clear visibility before moving from a parked position.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 5 - A Yamaha motorcycle crashed into a turning bus at Avenue D and East 10th. The rider struck the pavement headfirst. Blood pooled. The signal was there. It was not obeyed. Sirens cut the silence. One man lay unconscious, grievously hurt.

A violent collision unfolded at Avenue D and East 10th in Manhattan when a Yamaha motorcycle, traveling straight, crashed into a bus making a left turn. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:39 a.m. and involved a 39-year-old male motorcyclist who suffered severe head injuries and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, stating, 'The signal was there. It was not obeyed.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the bus. The data does not specify which driver disregarded the signal, but the failure to obey traffic control devices stands out as the central cause. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the primary driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 3 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries on East 14 Street. The crash involved a merging maneuver and impact to the bike’s center back end. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding east on East 14 Street in Manhattan was partially ejected during a crash. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the bicyclist was riding without safety equipment. The crash occurred during a merging action, with the point of impact described as the center back end of the bike. No damage was recorded on the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing factors beyond 'unspecified' for the bicyclist, and no driver errors or other vehicle involvement were detailed. The bicyclist remained conscious after the injury. This incident highlights the vulnerability of cyclists during merging maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 30 - A motorcycle struck a 23-year-old cyclist at speed on Avenue C and East 6th. The rider was thrown headfirst to the pavement, sustaining severe head injuries. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling eastbound on Avenue C collided with a northbound bicycle at the corner of East 6th Street in Manhattan. The 23-year-old cyclist was ejected headfirst onto the pavement, suffering a severe head injury and bleeding. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The motorcycle's center front end struck the cyclist's bike, which was demolished in the impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail follows the driver errors cited. The motorcycle driver, age 37, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of inexperienced driving combined with excessive speed in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 29 - A male pedestrian suffered a head injury after a northbound bike failed to yield right-of-way on East 14 Street. The impact caused a concussion, leaving the pedestrian conscious but seriously hurt at the intersection.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 14 Street when a northbound bike struck him. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the bike rider as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion, classified as injury severity level 3. The bike's point of impact was its center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers of driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 29 - A 31-year-old woman died beneath the city’s hush, struck by a northbound SUV on FDR Drive. The driver’s inattention cut her down, leaving her alone in the dark, far from any crosswalk, her life ended by steel and neglect.

A 31-year-old woman was killed when a 2003 Ford SUV, heading north on FDR Drive, struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, the collision occurred far from any crosswalk, with the victim crossing the roadway. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The narrative notes she was alone, in the dark, and not at an intersection. The data does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The deadly impact and the cited driver inattention underscore the persistent systemic dangers faced by pedestrians on New York City’s high-speed corridors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18