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May 21 - A 26-year-old woman was struck while crossing Union Square East with the signal. The vehicle hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Union Square East with the signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions over her entire body and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally. The crash caused center front end damage to the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

Apr 11 - A moped and sedan collided on 3 Avenue. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling north. The moped sustained damage; the sedan showed no damage. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a moped and a sedan, both traveling north on 3 Avenue, collided. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by a single male driver, showed no damage, while the moped sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the right side doors of the moped. The collision caused injury to the moped driver without further details on fault or cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A moped collided with a taxi on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The impact damaged the front center of the moped and the taxi’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on East 20 Street collided with a taxi also heading north. The moped struck the left rear bumper of the taxi, damaging its front center. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Nissan. The moped driver was not ejected but was in shock. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused moderate injury to the moped driver, with no mention of helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 14 - A Lexus reversed on East 21st Street. It struck an 80-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg shattered. Her skin burned. She stayed conscious. The car was untouched. The woman was not.

An 80-year-old woman was crossing East 21st Street near 2nd Avenue with the signal when a Lexus sedan backed into her. According to the police report, 'A Lexus backed into an 80-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg shattered. Her skin burned. She stayed awake through it. The car was fine. She was not.' The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries to her leg and burns but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver’s unsafe backing led directly to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 14 - A 19-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocation in a multi-vehicle crash on 3rd Avenue near 125th Street. Two sedans collided, crushing the scooter. The rider was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a collision involving two sedans and an e-scooter occurred in Manhattan near 125 3rd Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured hip and dislocation. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor. Both sedans were stopped in traffic before impact, with damage to their center back ends and front end. The e-scooter was demolished in the crash. The rider was conscious but seriously injured. The report does not specify driver errors beyond the presence of illegal drugs. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 6 - A 16-year-old boy was struck by a northbound sedan on Park Avenue South. He emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver hit the pedestrian with the right front quarter panel. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Park Avenue South in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a northbound sedan, which struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian's confusion or error as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and no safety equipment was mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A 27-year-old man on an e-scooter was struck on East 20 Street in Manhattan. The sedan made a left turn and hit the scooter. The rider was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a sedan on East 20 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-scooter traveling straight south. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists the contributing factors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly by the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was noted on the e-scooter's left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

Feb 28 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

Feb 21 - Assembly Bill 4637 would use cameras to keep cars out of bike lanes. The bill targets drivers who block protected lanes. Sponsors say it will protect cyclists from deadly crashes.

Assembly Bill A 4637, now in the sponsorship stage, aims to create a bicycle lane safety program in New York City. The bill, introduced on February 21, 2023, enforces restrictions on protected bike lanes using photo devices. The matter title reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill targets drivers who endanger cyclists by blocking protected lanes. No safety analyst note is available.

• File A 4637, Open States, Published 2023-02-21

Feb 15 - A sedan traveling east struck a parked sedan on East 18 Street in Manhattan. The front passenger of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were occupied by licensed male drivers. The impact damaged the rear of the parked car.

According to the police report, a sedan moving east struck the center back end of a parked sedan on East 18 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. The front passenger in the parked vehicle, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles were sedans with male licensed drivers. The moving vehicle showed no damage, while the parked vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by rear-end collisions involving stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 10 - Eighteen Brooklyn officials demand state DOT address BQE’s full deadly stretch. They reject piecemeal fixes. They call out decades of harm. The state’s refusal leaves neighborhoods exposed. The city’s hands are tied. The highway’s danger remains. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.

On February 10, 2023, eighteen Brooklyn lawmakers issued a joint letter demanding New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) participate in comprehensive planning for the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE). The statement, prompted by a Streetsblog report, reads: "We ask that the NYS DOT remember the daily harms caused by the BQE in its current state—not just the crumbling cantilever section—and join us at the table in search of a solution." The group includes Reps. Nydia Velázquez, Dan Goldman, Borough President Antonio Reynoso, state Sens. Jabari Brisport, Julia Salazar, Kristen Gonzalez, Andrew Gounardes, Assembly Members Bobby Carroll, Maritza Davila, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Emily Gallagher, Jo Anne Simon, Marcela Mitaynes, and Council Members Alexa Avilés, Shahana Hanif, Crystal Hudson, Jennifer Gutiérrez, and Lincoln Restler. Senator Gounardes called the state’s refusal to join the city’s visioning process “unacceptable and irresponsible.” The lawmakers stress that the BQE’s harms—crashes, pollution, division—stretch from Bay Ridge to Greenpoint. Without state action, only city-owned segments see attention. The city’s efforts are limited. The state’s inaction leaves systemic danger unaddressed.

• Brooklyn Pols Demand the State ‘Come to the Table’ on the BQE, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-10

Feb 9 - A 66-year-old woman was struck by an e-bike on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling west, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact fractured and dislocated her shoulder and upper arm.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 2 Avenue near East 23 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing the street with the signal when an e-bike traveling west went straight ahead and struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the e-bike operator. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault and was injured while lawfully crossing the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - SUV struck e-scooter at 1st Avenue. Rider thrown, hit head, left semiconscious. Traffic signal failure and driver distraction listed as causes.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound collided with a northbound Nissan SUV near 1st Avenue in Manhattan. The e-scooter hit the SUV’s left front bumper and was struck along its right side. The rider was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was left semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. System failures and driver errors led to severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - Assembly bill A 3180 demands complete street design on state and federally funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. The bill calls for public guidance. Streets must serve people, not just cars.

Assembly Bill A 3180 was introduced on February 2, 2023, and is 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 think of people first. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note is available, but the bill’s intent is clear: streets must protect all users, not just drivers.

• File A 3180, Open States, Published 2023-02-02

Feb 1 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-02-01

Jan 30 - Senate bill S 3304 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Photo devices would catch violators. Sponsors say it’s time to protect cyclists. The bill stands at the sponsorship stage.

Senate bill S 3304, sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal with co-sponsors Jabari Brisport, Kristen Gonzalez, Liz Krueger, and Julia Salazar, was introduced on January 30, 2023. The bill is in the sponsorship stage. It seeks to 'establish in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The measure targets drivers who block bike lanes, aiming to keep space clear for cyclists. No safety analyst note is available. The bill has not yet advanced to committee or vote.

• File S 3304, Open States, Published 2023-01-30