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May 27 - A sedan traveling north on East 21 Street suffered a right rear impact from a taxi changing lanes. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder pain, experiencing shock and complaint of pain or nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on East 21 Street in Manhattan. A 2016 sedan was traveling straight north when it was struck on the right rear bumper by a taxi that was changing lanes. The taxi sustained no damage. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with upper arm and shoulder pain and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the taxi driver's lane change directly caused the impact. There is no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by lane changes without proper clearance or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on East 16 Street in Manhattan. The e-scooter driver, a 63-year-old man, was ejected and injured with abrasions. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:45 on East 16 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A 2022 Tesla sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield, in interactions with vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 21 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-05-21

May 18 - A 23-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a taxi on 3rd Avenue. The taxi showed no damage while the bike's front end was crushed. The crash left the cyclist in shock with bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 3rd Avenue collided head-on with a westbound bicyclist at approximately 5:30 AM. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in shock. The taxi, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage, while the bike sustained front-end damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The focus remains on the collision dynamics, with the taxi striking the cyclist's center front end, causing severe injury and partial ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A bus veered into a sedan on East 27 Street. Metal crumpled. Three people inside the car suffered neck injuries. The bus driver’s lane change triggered the crash. Manhattan traffic left no room for error.

According to the police report, a bus changing lanes struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling south on East 27 Street near Lexington Avenue in Manhattan at 18:33. The sedan carried three occupants: a 24-year-old male driver and two passengers, ages 21 and 24. All three suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and were conscious after the crash. The police report identifies the bus driver’s lane change as the pre-crash action that led to the collision. No contributing factors are listed for the victims. The report notes that the sedan’s front occupants wore lap belts, while the rear passenger’s safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the risks of lane changes in dense city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 30 - A sedan struck a 49-year-old man crossing 1 Avenue with the signal. Driver inattention and failure to yield left the pedestrian bruised and injured in Manhattan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 1 Avenue in Manhattan struck a 49-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at 22:20. The pedestrian suffered chest contusions. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating legally. The pedestrian’s use of the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the risks posed by driver inattention and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - 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 2024-04-15

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Mar 27 - 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 2024-03-27

Mar 26 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked box truck on Park Avenue South. Two occupants in the SUV, including a child restrained in the rear seat, suffered whiplash and shock. Both drivers and vehicles showed signs of vehicular error.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM on Park Avenue South in Manhattan, a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling north collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2010 International box truck. The impact injured two occupants in the SUV: a 34-year-old female driver and a 1-year-old child passenger restrained in a child safety seat in the left rear. Both suffered whiplash and shock, with bodily injuries to the back and entire body respectively. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both occupants, indicating driver or vehicle-related error on the part of the SUV. The box truck was stationary at the time, showing damage only to its left rear bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver failure to maintain control or awareness around parked vehicles, resulting in injury to vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 25 - Two vehicles traveling south on East 21 Street collided, striking the right side doors of an SUV. Both male passengers suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 22:36 two vehicles—a 2003 Ford SUV and a 2023 Tesla sedan—were traveling southbound on East 21 Street when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The SUV carried two male occupants, ages 42 and 46, both injured with head trauma and internal complaints. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report explicitly lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers held permit licenses from New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused significant damage to the right side doors of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way on 3 Avenue. The collision caused contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting critical driver error in Manhattan’s busy streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A 35-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected from her bike after a collision with a 2023 Tesla SUV. The SUV struck the bike on its left front quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling north. The police report identifies "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly to the bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The bike showed no damage, but the SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was not using any safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - A bicyclist traveling north was struck by a parked SUV’s left side door. The impact partially ejected the rider, causing full-body fractures and dislocations. Limited driver visibility and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured at 17:50 in Manhattan near 1st Avenue. The bicyclist, traveling straight ahead northbound, collided with the left side doors of a parked 2021 Ford SUV. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating driver error related to limited visibility and failure to account for passing cyclists. The bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations affecting her entire body. She was conscious but severely injured. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The collision’s impact and injury pattern highlight the dangers posed by parked vehicles opening doors into active bike lanes or roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 17 - A garbage truck struck an e-scooter on East 17th. The rider flew off, suffering abrasions and whole-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash exposes the threat trucks pose to those unprotected.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old man riding an e-scooter south on East 17 Street collided with a westbound garbage truck at 2 Avenue. The e-scooter was hit at its center front end by the truck’s right front bumper. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries across his body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's lack of focus. Both drivers held New York licenses. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. This crash highlights the danger large vehicles pose to vulnerable road users when drivers are inattentive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on East 17 Street in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on East 17 Street near 2 Avenue in Manhattan. A sedan traveling southwest was making a right turn when it struck a bicyclist going straight south. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bicyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Toyota. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan's front end and the bike's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A motorbike traveling north struck a sedan pulling out from parking at Union Square East. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions, shocked but not ejected. Police cite driver inattention as the key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:52 near Union Square East in Manhattan. A sedan was starting from parking when it was struck on the left front quarter panel by a motorbike traveling north. The motorbike's front center end was damaged. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg and was in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to properly observe or yield. The motorbike driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the danger posed by inattentive vehicle maneuvers in busy urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - A station wagon SUV and a firetruck collided at East 23 Street and 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The SUV driver suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Damage struck the vehicles’ front and side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on East 23 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. A station wagon SUV was making a right turn while a firetruck was making a left turn, resulting in a collision. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the firetruck and the left front quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained an upper arm contusion and was conscious after the crash. The police report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - A 23-year-old man suffered neck contusions after a taxi hit him at an intersection on 3 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The taxi was traveling straight southbound, impacting the pedestrian with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southbound on 3 Avenue struck a 23-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near East 21 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the left front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained neck contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any driver error such as failure to yield, but highlights the pedestrian's crossing against the signal as a factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No other occupants were in the taxi at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19