Hell’s Kitchen Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

A 23-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on West 49 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling west, hit her with its front center. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 49 Street struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 26-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured on West 57 Street near 8 Avenue in Manhattan. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan and bike were both traveling eastbound. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 57 Street involving a sedan and a bicycle, both traveling straight eastbound. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver. No further details on the cause of the crash were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two SUVs slammed together on 9 Avenue. The crash left both drivers and a 12-year-old passenger hurt with back injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. All stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 9 Avenue. The front of a 2021 Chevrolet SUV struck the rear of a 2016 Nissan SUV. Both drivers and a 12-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and wore lap belts. The impact damaged the center front of the Chevrolet and the center back of the Nissan. No other vehicles or road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a right turn on West 52 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 52 Street at an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Kia SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with other vehicular factors. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541859 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two sedans crashed head-on at 11 Avenue and West 54 Street. Both drivers were hurt. One suffered a concussion, the other a neck bruise. Both stayed conscious. Metal and flesh met. The street stayed open.

According to the police report, two sedans collided head-on at 11 Avenue near West 54 Street in Manhattan. A 28-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, both drivers, were injured. The woman suffered a concussion and head injury. The man sustained a neck contusion. Both drivers were conscious and wore lap belts. The vehicles struck each other at the center front. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, marking them as unspecified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash left both with moderate injuries. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 50-year-old female bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when an SUV struck her on West 54th Street. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right front quarter. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 54th Street in Manhattan involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured in the crash, sustaining injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed male, and the bicyclist were both traveling southbound. The point of impact was the bike’s center front and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

StreetsPAC backs challengers and some incumbents in the 2022 Assembly primaries. The group slams officials who ignore street safety. They praise candidates who push for bike lanes, better buses, and less car dominance. Endorsements target real change for vulnerable road users.

""He believes fewer cars, better transit, and more people on bikes are key to a more livable city. He supports ... taking steps to speed up buses."" -- Tony Simone

On June 17, 2022, StreetsPAC, a political action committee for safer streets, released endorsements for the 2022 New York State Assembly primary season. The guide, titled 'DECISION 2022: The StreetsPAC Guide to the Assembly Primary Season,' highlights support for expanding bike lanes, improving bus service, and reducing car culture. StreetsPAC criticizes incumbents who fail on street safety and uplifts new candidates who promise safer streets and better transit. Endorsed candidates include Juan Ardilla, Grace Lee, Tony Simone, Anthony Andrews, and Ryder Kessler, all praised for prioritizing vulnerable road users. StreetsPAC calls for reforms like protected bike lanes, dedicated busways, and DMV accountability. Their endorsements aim to shift city policy toward pedestrian and cyclist safety, away from car-centric streets.

• DECISION 2022: The StreetsPAC Guide to the Assembly Primary Season, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-17

Two sedans slammed together at West 48th Street and 11th Avenue. A 24-year-old woman at the wheel was bruised and hurt her arm. Metal twisted. No one thrown. Police list only unspecified factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at West 48th Street and 11th Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved the center front end of one car and the right front bumper of the other. A 24-year-old female driver suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors and does not cite specific driver errors. Three people rode in one car, one in the other. No one was ejected. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Albany lawmakers extended 24/7 speed cameras but stalled on key safety bills. Local control over speed limits failed. Some progress, much disappointment. Vulnerable road users remain exposed. Council Member Adrienne Adams was mentioned. The fight for safer streets continues.

""Of course, not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized. The knee-jerk opposition to them has dissipated and now we can build on the success of the 24-hour camera bill to introduce and pass more legislation."" -- Brad Hoylman-Sigal

The 2022 New York State legislative session reviewed transportation and street safety policy, with Council Member Adrienne Adams (District 28) mentioned in coverage. Lawmakers extended New York City's school-zone speed camera program for three years, allowing 24/7 operation—a win for street safety. The bill, however, was watered down. Other measures under the 'Crash Victims Rights and Safety Act' saw mixed results: some passed, like upstate towns setting 25 mph speed limits and increased complete streets funding; others, like 'Sammy's Law' for NYC speed limits and expanded safe passing for cyclists, stalled. The matter title called the session 'historic, yet deeply disappointing.' Adams was not a sponsor but was referenced in the debate. Advocates and senators voiced frustration at the lack of progress on local speed limit control and measures against repeat reckless drivers. The session left vulnerable road users without key protections.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-06-06

Albany extended 24/7 school-zone speed cameras for three years. Lawmakers failed to pass Sammy’s Law and other vital safety bills. Advocates called the session a partial victory, but vulnerable road users remain at risk. Progress, but not enough. Streets stay dangerous.

The 2022 New York State legislative session ended on June 6, 2022. Lawmakers extended and expanded New York City’s school-zone speed camera program to operate 24/7 for three more years. The bill passed, but was watered down from its original form. Other key street safety bills, including 'Sammy’s Law'—which would let NYC set its own speed limits—did not advance. Senator Andrew Gounardes called the speed camera win 'monumental,' while Senator Brad Hoylman said, 'not as much as any of us would have wanted to see, but for the first time, speed cameras are normalized.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives voiced disappointment over the failure of Sammy’s Law, calling it a top priority for Families for Safe Streets. Several other bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists stalled or died in committee. The session brought some progress, but left many dangers unaddressed.

• THE ALBANY REPORT: A Historic, Yet Deeply Disappointing, Glass-Half-Empty Legislative Session, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-06-06

A 27-year-old male motorcycle driver crashed on West 43rd Street in Manhattan. He suffered a head injury with fractures and dislocations. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcycle driver crashed on West 43rd Street near 12 Avenue in Manhattan. The rider was injured, sustaining head fractures and dislocations. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck an unspecified object or vehicle with its center front end. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a helmet classified for in-line skaters or bicyclists. The crash caused significant injury but no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 28-year-old man rode north on 12th Avenue. He lost control. The motorcycle struck head-on. He was ejected, helmeted, killed. His head crushed, organs torn. Inexperience and failure to yield ended his life. The bike lay demolished on the street.

A 28-year-old unlicensed man was killed while riding a 1982 Honda motorcycle northbound on 12th Avenue near West 46th Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider 'struck head-on. Ejected. Helmeted. Dead. Head crushed. Organs torn.' The crash left the motorcycle demolished. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The victim was wearing a helmet, but the severity of the impact proved fatal. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver inexperience and missed yields.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 27-year-old man crossing West 55 Street with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was distracted by a passenger.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was crossing West 55 Street at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor for the driver, indicating the driver was distracted by a passenger at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Toyota sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Assemblyman Mamdani and Senator Hoylman push for cameras in 50 protected bike lanes. Drivers who block lanes face $50 fines. DOT backs the plan. Lawmakers say enforcement is needed. Cyclists face danger daily. Cameras promise real consequences for reckless drivers.

Assembly Bill, proposed June 2, 2022, by Zohran Mamdani (District 36) and co-sponsored by Brad Hoylman, seeks to deploy automated enforcement cameras at 50 protected bike lanes. The bill aims to fine drivers $50 for each infraction, targeting those who block or drive in bike lanes. The matter summary states: 'NYC pols propose traffic cameras to deter drivers from using bike lanes.' Mamdani and Hoylman argue that enforcement is critical, with Mamdani stating, 'You consistently see cars driving in the bike lane. We know that these cameras work to deter drivers from breaking the law.' DOT supports the measure, calling it 'life-saving automated enforcement technology.' The bill awaits City Council approval, with Mamdani pledging to advance it through the summer and fall.

• NYC pols propose traffic cameras to deter drivers from using bike lanes, nypost.com, Published 2022-06-02

Two sedans crashed head-on on West 57 Street in Manhattan. The 58-year-old male driver of one vehicle suffered full-body injuries and incoherence. Police found illegal drugs as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided head-on on West 57 Street near 11 Avenue. The 58-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured across his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. Both vehicles had center front-end damage. The report lists illegal drugs as the contributing factor for the driver’s impairment. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash caused serious injury to the driver but no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

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

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

A taxi slammed into the rear of a slowing SUV on 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 11:38 a.m. Driver error: following too closely. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 9th Avenue rear-ended a slowing SUV at West 56 Street. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi’s left front bumper struck the SUV’s right rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed men. The passenger was not ejected and sustained moderate injury severity. No other factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

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

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