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Jul 23 - A flatbed truck changed lanes improperly and struck a sedan on its left side doors in Manhattan. The sedan’s female driver, 30, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The truck showed no damage. Driver inattention and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a flatbed truck traveling south in Manhattan changed lanes improperly and collided with the left side doors of a sedan going straight ahead. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the sedan driver. The flatbed truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The injured driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A scooter traveling north struck a taxi moving east on 1 Avenue near East 20 Street. The scooter driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The taxi’s right side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling north on 1 Avenue collided with a taxi traveling east near East 20 Street in Manhattan. The scooter driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The scooter’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel were the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV struck him on the left side doors. The crash happened at 3rd Avenue and 205th Street. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Subaru SUV, parked and then moving north, struck him on the left side doors at 3rd Avenue and 205th Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist, traveling north, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 20 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 20 Street at the intersection with 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 sedan, making a left turn, struck her on the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - 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 2022-06-02

May 31 - An unlicensed male cyclist struck an 81-year-old woman crossing East 23rd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The bike showed front-end damage. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male cyclist traveling eastbound on a bike collided with an 81-year-old female pedestrian crossing East 23rd Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The bike's center front end was damaged. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no fault or blame is assigned. The cyclist's unlicensed status is noted, but no other driver errors are recorded. The pedestrian's injuries were classified as moderate abrasions to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 27 - Two sedans slammed together near 1st Avenue. Both drivers hurt. Alcohol and speed fueled the crash. Parked cars took hits. Metal twisted. Night split open by impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 255 1st Avenue in Manhattan at 10:52 p.m. Both drivers, ages 22 and 28, were injured. The 22-year-old suffered abrasions and was incoherent but wore a lap belt and harness. The 28-year-old sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement, unsafe speed, and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. One sedan was making a left turn when the crash occurred. Several parked cars were struck, with damage to bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrians were involved. Both drivers remained conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A bicyclist was injured in a rear-end crash on East 22 Street in Manhattan. The sedan and bike were both traveling east when the collision occurred. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan collided with his bike on East 22 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the bike. The sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - An 18-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on 3 Avenue near East 17 Street. She was crossing against the signal when the vehicle traveling north hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 SUV traveling north on 3 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection near East 17 Street when the vehicle impacted her on the left front quarter panel. The collision caused contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted as a contributing factor, but no other factors or safety equipment were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Two sedans traveling south on 2 Avenue collided. The impact struck the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old female passenger suffered facial abrasions. Both drivers were licensed men. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on 2 Avenue collided with impact at the center back end of one vehicle and center front end of the other. A 58-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles straight ahead. The injured passenger was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to both vehicles but no further injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - 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 2022-05-23

May 23 - 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 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 20 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Manhattan when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The cyclist suffered abrasions and knee-lower leg-foot injuries. The crash involved driver distraction and bicyclist confusion. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 24 Street in Manhattan collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, alongside bicyclist error and confusion. The sedan struck the left side doors, while the bike was impacted at the center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's left side doors, while the bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A 42-year-old woman was struck on Park Avenue South while crossing with the signal. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and hip-upper leg injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Park Avenue South struck a 42-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with East 20 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing visible damage to that area. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 17 - A sedan struck another vehicle from behind on East 21st Street in Manhattan. The front passenger, a 26-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled north. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 Porsche sedan traveling north on East 21st Street rear-ended another vehicle also moving north. The front passenger in the Porsche, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the struck vehicle and the center front end of the Porsche. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 7 - A 49-year-old woman was struck while crossing Park Avenue South with the signal. The sedan driver, traveling south, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver showed inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Park Avenue South and East 19 Street in Manhattan. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan struck her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to maintain attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A left-turning SUV struck a sedan head-on at Union Square East. A 22-year-old woman in the back seat suffered a head bruise. Police cite driver distraction as the cause. Airbags deployed. The crash left her conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Union Square East collided head-on with a sedan traveling straight south at 11:38 p.m. The impact hit the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's center front. A 22-year-old female passenger in the SUV's rear left seat was injured, sustaining a head contusion. She was conscious, restrained, and protected by airbags. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A sedan traveling west struck a 75-year-old man walking outside an intersection on East 23rd Street. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was speeding. The impact hit the car’s front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 23rd Street struck a 75-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The driver’s failure to control speed led to this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - Two vehicles crashed on 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight. Impact hit the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling south and a 2016 Ford SUV traveling west collided on 2 Avenue near East 15 Street. The front passenger in the sedan, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved two licensed male drivers from New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19