Midtown Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A southbound bus slammed into a 39-year-old man near East 51st Street. The right front bumper hit with force. The man, not in the roadway, died at the scene. Steel and speed left no chance. The city’s danger is relentless.

A 39-year-old man was killed when a southbound bus struck him near Fifth Avenue and East 51st Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 21:34. The report states, 'A southbound bus struck a 39-year-old man who was not in the roadway. The right front bumper hit him. He died at the scene. His body bore the full weight of steel and speed.' The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The bus was traveling straight ahead when its right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian. The victim was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No driver errors are specified in the report, but the lethal outcome underscores the ever-present risk posed by large vehicles in dense urban environments. Victim behavior is not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 44-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn hit her on West 52nd Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s vehicle impacted her with the right front bumper, causing bruising and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:22 on West 52nd Street near 5th Avenue in Manhattan. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s right turn, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a vehicle made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered lower leg injuries. The crash demolished the bike’s front end and damaged the vehicle’s left bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 620 Madison Avenue in Manhattan around noon. A licensed male driver from New Jersey was operating a bike traveling east, going straight ahead, when a Toyota car/SUV traveling east attempted to pass and made an unsafe lane change. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck the center front end of the cyclist’s bike, demolishing the bike and causing injuries to the cyclist’s knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male wearing a helmet, was conscious and sustained internal complaints. The primary contributing factor cited was the vehicle driver’s unsafe lane changing. No other contributing factors were specified. The report highlights the driver error as the cause of the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Manhattan when an SUV made a left turn and struck him head-on. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist incoherent with upper arm injuries and internal complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:08 on West 39th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. A 2015 Nissan SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck a westbound bicyclist head-on at the center front end. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and internal injuries, rendering him incoherent. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact on its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers making turns in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW sedan hit a cyclist on Avenue of the Americas. Police blamed driver distraction. The driver suffered neck bruises. The cyclist’s injuries went unreported. Metal and bodies broke on Manhattan’s crowded street.

According to the police report, at 9:40 p.m. on Avenue of the Americas near W 46 St in Manhattan, a BMW sedan traveling east struck a northbound cyclist. The sedan’s right side doors and the bike’s front end took the hit. The 39-year-old driver was injured with neck contusions. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The report did not detail the cyclist’s injuries or condition. The crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people moving through Manhattan’s busy streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 2642 orders new safety tech in every car. The DMV must set rules. Lawmakers push for change. Streets could see fewer crashes. The fight for safer roads moves to Albany.

Assembly Bill A 2642, now in sponsorship, would require advanced safety technology in all vehicles statewide. The bill, introduced January 21, 2025, directs the DMV commissioner to set rules and regulations. The matter reads: 'Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Brian Cunningham leads as primary sponsor, joined by Steven Raga, Chris Burdick, Tony Simone, Manny De Los Santos, Jen Lunsford, and Jo Anne Simon. The bill aims to force carmakers and drivers to adopt life-saving tech. No safety analyst has yet assessed its direct impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 2642, Open States, Published 2025-01-21

Two taxis collided making right turns on W 54 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 54-year-old male driver suffered a neck contusion and bruising.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:06 on W 54 St near 8 Ave in Manhattan. Both vehicles were taxis traveling northeast and making right turns when the collision happened. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one taxi and the right front bumper of the other. The injured party was a 54-year-old male driver, who was conscious and sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited. The crash highlights the risks of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver triggered a chain crash on West 34th Street in Manhattan. Two sedans collided in a westbound lane, injuring a 30-year-old male driver who suffered back contusions and shock. Airbags deployed, but damage was confined to rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 213 West 34th Street in Manhattan at 11:40 p.m. Three sedans traveling westbound were involved. The primary contributing factor was driver inattention or distraction. The injured party was a 30-year-old male driver of one sedan, who sustained back contusions and was in shock. His vehicle's airbag deployed, and damage was limited to the right rear bumper. Both other sedans showed damage to their rear bumpers as well. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. The report explicitly cites driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

E-scooter struck woman crossing W 54 St. She suffered fractured, dislocated arm. Crash left scooter front-end damaged. Impact shows danger at marked crosswalks.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman was crossing W 54 St at a marked crosswalk near 6H Ave when an eastbound e-scooter hit her. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The e-scooter was damaged at the center front end. The report does not list explicit driver errors, but the collision occurred as the scooter traveled straight ahead through the crosswalk. No helmet or safety equipment was noted for either party. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

A Tesla SUV collided with a bicyclist on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. The cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cite improper lane usage by the SUV driver as the cause. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on West 53rd Street in Manhattan. A 2023 Tesla SUV, traveling westbound, struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained upper arm injuries and contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the SUV driver as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and from New Jersey. The bicyclist wore a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the cyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by motor vehicles in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 1236 hits Albany. It targets drivers who block bike lanes. The bill adds a mandatory surcharge. Money goes to the court. Cyclists get no relief until cars clear the lane.

Assembly bill A 1236 was introduced on January 9, 2025. It sits at the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to violations and a mandatory surcharge for parking in a bicycle lane,' would require drivers who block bike lanes to pay a mandatory surcharge to the court that finds them liable. Jo Anne Simon (District 52) leads as primary sponsor, joined by Deborah Glick (District 66) and Tony Simone (District 75) as co-sponsors. The bill aims to penalize drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking bike lanes, but its impact depends on enforcement and driver behavior. No safety analyst note is available.

• File A 1236, Open States, Published 2025-01-09

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08