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Two sedans collided at 7 Avenue and West 42 Street in Manhattan. The female driver of one sedan suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:31 PM on 7 Avenue near West 42 Street in Manhattan. Two sedans traveling east and south collided, impacting the center front end of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The female driver of the southbound sedan, age 43, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured driver beyond those cited by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 63-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and arm injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Park Avenue. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. Police cited driver inattention and outside distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male driver operating a 2019 sedan on Park Avenue in Manhattan was injured in a crash at 4:10 a.m. The vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted with its left front bumper, causing center front-end damage. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious throughout. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New Jersey. This incident underscores the dangers of driver distraction, which directly led to the collision and the driver's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two SUVs crashed at West 50th and 7th Avenue. Drivers and a passenger suffered bruises and trauma. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 19:35 on West 50th Street near 7th Avenue in Manhattan. The Chevrolet SUV, heading north, struck the Ford SUV moving west. The Chevrolet's driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. The Ford's front passenger sustained head trauma and bruises. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left both vehicles with front-end damage. The city’s streets again proved unforgiving, with injury severity level 3 for both injured parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

State Sen. Jeremy Cooney calls out Governor Hochul. He demands a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap left by her congestion pricing pause. Projects for safer, more accessible transit hang in the balance. Albany leaders mostly stay silent.

On July 24, 2024, State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a public demand for Governor Hochul to deliver a '100-day plan' to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall caused by her cancellation of congestion pricing. In his op-ed, Cooney wrote, 'the time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed,' urging the governor to convene finance, labor, and passenger representatives to find a solution. Cooney’s push comes as the MTA faces threats to station accessibility, signal upgrades, and new trains and buses. Other Albany leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, have offered little response. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called Hochul’s move illegal. The bill or action is not numbered, but the committee involved is the Senate Transportation Committee. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of funding jeopardizes projects vital to vulnerable road users.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24

City will let property owners install e-bike charging stations on sidewalks. The move aims to stop deadly basement charging and bring safety to delivery workers. A new battery trade-in program will target dangerous lithium-ion batteries and mopeds. Community resistance remains.

On July 23, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a new initiative to permit private sidewalk e-bike and moped charging stations. The program, previewed at a press conference with Mayor Adams, will open for applications by year’s end after a public hearing on August 21. The matter, described as making it 'easier and faster for property owners to install public battery charging and swapping cabinets,' seeks to replace illegal, hazardous charging hubs with regulated infrastructure. Council Member Keith Powers, who sponsored last year’s battery trade-in law, said, 'No one wants to use—or be anywhere near—batteries that aren't safe to charge.' Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh called current illegal charging 'effectively death traps.' The city will also fund a $2 million battery and moped trade-in program. Delivery worker advocates want the new stations to be free or low-cost. Community board opposition has slowed previous efforts. The mayor remains neutral on state e-bike registration proposals.

• DOT Will Fast-Track Private Sidewalk E-Bike Charging Stations, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-23

A 34-year-old male bicyclist suffered head abrasions after a collision on 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention, striking the cyclist from behind. The rider was not ejected and wore no helmet, sustaining moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 7:20 AM on 5 Avenue near West 37 Street in Manhattan. The injured party was a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound, who sustained head abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bicyclist's vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The data shows the bicyclist was going straight ahead when struck. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users in Manhattan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 29-year-old man was injured when a bus traveling east on West 42nd Street struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. According to police, pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

At 18:46 on West 42nd Street in Manhattan, a bus traveling straight ahead struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian outside an intersection. According to the police report, the pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus impacted the pedestrian on its right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no helmet or crossing signal issues were mentioned. The crash highlights risks posed by pedestrian confusion in traffic environments involving large vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 29-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan collided with her bike’s center front end. The crash occurred in Manhattan when the sedan, parked westbound, improperly passed too closely, striking the cyclist’s left side.

According to the police report, the collision happened at West 47 Street in Manhattan around 13:05. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old woman riding westbound, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was parked westbound and struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. The report cites the driver’s errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance or proper lane position when passing the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

New state law forces moped and e-bike sellers to register vehicles, educate buyers, and ban unsafe batteries. Lawmakers say this closes loopholes, shifts blame from workers, and aims to cut rising crashes. Streets see more mopeds, more injuries, more tension.

On July 12, 2024, Governor Hochul signed a package of eight bills into law, including new moped and e-bike safety regulations. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Alex Bores, requires retailers to register mopeds at the point of sale, provide safety information, and prohibit the sale of substandard lithium-ion batteries. The law also mandates crash reporting and new safety training for first responders. Hoylman-Sigal said, 'I've received more complaints about the hazards these mopeds cause than just about any other issue.' Bores added, 'By requiring the registration of mopeds at point of sale and the collection of e-bike collision data, we are making our streets safer and increasing accountability.' The law shifts accountability to retailers, aiming to improve street safety without penalizing delivery workers. Council Member Shekar Krishnan and State Senator Liz Kruger also voiced support, highlighting the dangers of unregistered mopeds and the need for better buyer education. The law responds to a sharp rise in moped-related injuries and community complaints across New York City.

• Moped and E-Bike Safety Legislation Becomes State Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-12

A sedan struck a 59-year-old man crossing East 39 Street at Park Avenue. The impact left him conscious, with abrasions and arm injuries. The car hit him with its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 39 Street at Park Avenue in Manhattan. A westbound 2019 Honda sedan went straight and struck him with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan had two licensed occupants and sustained damage to the right front bumper. This collision shows the danger pedestrians face at busy intersections when struck by moving vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A Ford SUV made a right turn and collided with the rear of a Ford truck going straight on West 35 Street in Manhattan. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved unsafe speed and following too closely.

According to the police report, at 9:25 AM on West 35 Street in Manhattan, a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 2013 Ford truck traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the truck. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the truck had no damage. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." A 41-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining safe distance and speed during maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered neck injuries after an SUV struck him on West 42 Street in Manhattan. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, but sustained internal injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:25 on West 42 Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries classified as severity 3 and remained conscious without ejection. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's right front quarter panel. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver disregard of traffic controls and inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan struck a bicyclist on West 39th Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The crash involved limited driver visibility and occurred with the sedan parked and the bike traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 39th Street involving a 2022 Honda sedan and a 42-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was parked when the crash happened, impacting the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling westbound, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash, indicating driver error related to limited visibility. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the obstructed view likely prevented avoiding the collision. The incident highlights systemic dangers posed by limited visibility in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A northbound SUV struck a bicyclist making a right turn on Avenue of the Americas. The 38-year-old woman suffered a head contusion but was conscious. Driver inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on Avenue of the Americas near West 54th Street in Manhattan, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling north struck a 38-year-old female bicyclist who was making a right turn. The impact occurred at the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 39-year-old man suffered back contusions after being struck at an intersection on 8th Avenue. The truck was traveling north, going straight ahead. The pedestrian was in the roadway when the collision occurred, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male pedestrian was injured with back contusions at the intersection of 8th Avenue and West 46th Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the time of the crash. The collision involved a northbound 2018 HINO truck traveling straight ahead and an unspecified other vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian contributing factors were noted. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3). The report focuses on the impact and injury but does not specify driver violations or other systemic causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An armored truck struck a sport utility vehicle on Madison Avenue at 4:50 a.m. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered neck and facial contusions. The armored truck driver was unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed, failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:50 a.m. on Madison Avenue involving an armored truck traveling north and a 2023 Ford SUV traveling east. The armored truck driver, who was unlicensed, failed to yield the right-of-way and was driving at an unsafe speed. The point of impact was the armored truck's left front bumper striking the right side doors of the SUV. Two female passengers in the SUV, ages 62 and 56, were injured with contusions to the neck and face, respectively. Both passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the armored truck driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan making a left turn struck a box truck going straight on Avenue of the Americas. The sedan’s left side took the impact. An 18-year-old rear passenger suffered bruises and elbow injuries, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 on Avenue of the Americas involving a sedan and a box truck. The sedan, driven by a male with a learner's permit, was making a left turn when it collided with the box truck traveling straight north. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the truck’s center front end. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. An 18-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers executing left turns in busy traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

State senators debate cutting the $15 congestion toll. Brad Hoylman-Sigal backs a lower fee if safety and transit gains hold. Liz Krueger wants $1 billion for the MTA. Jabari Brisport slams the rushed process. Trump vows to kill the tolls.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), discussed reducing the $15 base congestion pricing fee. The debate, reported by Gothamist, centers on whether a lower toll could unfreeze the program while still funding the MTA. Hoylman-Sigal said, "Nobody's wedded to $15. We are wedded to the improvements that congestion pricing will provide for mass transit or safety on our streets for cleaner air." Sen. Liz Krueger is open to a new fee if it raises $1 billion yearly. Sen. Jabari Brisport criticized the lack of study and feedback in the process, calling it "irresponsible." Any change needs legislative, MTA, and federal approval. Trump has promised to end congestion pricing if elected. No formal safety analysis was provided for vulnerable road users.

• NY lawmakers weigh lower congestion pricing fee – but Trump could kill tolls if elected, gothamist.com, Published 2024-07-02

Albany stalls. The MTA faces a $15 billion hole. Lawmakers argue over reviving congestion pricing with a lower toll. Transit hangs in the balance. Streets stay clogged. Riders and walkers wait for answers. No fix. No funding. Danger lingers.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), debated the future of congestion pricing and MTA funding. The matter, reported as 'MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls,' highlights confusion and division. Hoylman-Sigal supports lowering the toll, saying, 'The goal should be mend it don’t end it.' He urges keeping the program alive to save mass transit. Sen. Liz Krueger is open to tweaks if goals are met. Assemblyman Gary Pretlow opposes any revival. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall after the program’s pause. Policy experts warn that lowering the toll could weaken congestion relief and transit funding. No clear plan exists. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as gridlock and uncertainty persist.

• MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls: ‘I don’t know anything’, nypost.com, Published 2024-07-02

A sedan making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist heading straight on West 40th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:40 AM on West 40th Street near Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. A 2022 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There were no contributing factors listed for the bicyclist. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06