Dec 10 - A 43-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Columbus Avenue near West 68th Street. The crash caused bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a contributing factor. The driver wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling south on Columbus Avenue was involved in a crash resulting in ejection and injury. The 43-year-old male driver suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was wearing a helmet and was licensed in New York. The point of impact was the right side doors of the moped. No other vehicles or pedestrians are mentioned as involved. The crash highlights confusion involving pedestrians or bicyclists, but the report does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - An e-scooter struck an 80-year-old woman at 165 West End Avenue. She bled from the head but stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. The street stayed silent. The woman lay hurt. The driver kept going.

An 80-year-old woman was hit head-on by an e-scooter at 165 West End Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, she stepped from behind a parked car when the scooter struck her, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-scooter, traveling south and carrying two occupants, did not stop and continued straight. The report states, 'An 80-year-old woman stepped from behind a parked car. An e-scooter struck her head-on. She bled from the head. She stayed conscious. The scooter did not stop. It kept going straight.' The police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all parties. No driver errors were officially recorded in the data. The incident left a vulnerable pedestrian injured while the scooter operator fled the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on Broadway in Manhattan. The sedan’s front right bumper hit the taxi’s front left bumper. A 46-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway near West 60th Street involving a taxi and a sedan. The sedan, traveling west, struck the taxi, which was traveling south, impacting their front bumpers. A 46-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the passenger but no ejection from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 23 - A city report calls for higher pay for 65,000 delivery workers. Advocates warn more deliveries mean more danger. They demand protected bike lanes and charging stations. Without safe streets, low-income workers face traffic violence and crime. The fight for safety continues.

On November 23, 2022, a new city report recommended a significant pay raise for New York’s 65,000 app-based delivery workers. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection projects a 35% jump in deliveries by 2025, raising safety concerns. The report summary states, 'the number of deliveries made per hour will increase, leading to more delivery workers on city streets.' Hildalyn Colón Hernández of Los Deliveristas/Workers Justice Project and Council Member Gale Brewer both called for more protected bike lanes, higher expense rates, and better charging infrastructure. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives said, 'Workers have the right to a safe workplace: for our city's delivery workers, this means a network of safe, protected bike lanes that help prevent crashes.' Advocates insist a wage hike alone is not enough. They demand the city build out infrastructure to protect workers from traffic violence and hazardous conditions.

• More Money for Delivery Workers Will Require More Protection for Them, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-23

Nov 23 - City eyes a pay hike for 65,000 delivery workers. More money means more riders on the street. Advocates demand protected bike lanes and charging stations. Council Member Brewer backs a $5 boost. Without safer roads, higher wages alone won’t stop the bloodshed.

On November 23, 2022, the City Council debated delivery worker pay and street safety. The matter, titled 'More Money for Delivery Workers Will Require More Protection for Them,' highlights a proposed minimum wage of $23.82 per hour for app-based delivery workers, up from $7.09. Council Member Gale A. Brewer (District 6) voiced support for a $5 increase to cover work expenses, stating, 'I support increasing the expense rate in the rule by $5 to address these work tools.' The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection projects a 35% jump in deliveries by 2025. Advocates and workers say higher pay must come with more protected bike lanes and charging stations. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives said, 'Workers have the right to a safe workplace: for our city's delivery workers, this means a network of safe, protected bike lanes.' The debate underscores that pay hikes alone cannot protect vulnerable delivery workers from traffic violence and hazardous streets.

• More Money for Delivery Workers Will Require More Protection for Them, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-11-23

Nov 16 - A 57-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision with a female e-scooter rider on Riverside Boulevard. The impact struck the bike’s right side doors and the scooter’s front end. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Riverside Boulevard involving a bike and an e-scooter. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg. The e-scooter driver was also female and licensed in New York. The crash involved the bike traveling west and the e-scooter traveling north, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the bike's right side doors and the scooter's center front end. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - An 81-year-old man was struck on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway when hit. The impact fractured his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious but suffered serious injuries. The driver’s actions remain unclear.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old male pedestrian was injured on West 68 Street. He was not in the roadway at the time of the crash but sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or vehicle type are provided. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault is mentioned. The cause of the crash remains undetermined based on the available data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 10 - Central Park’s loop is chaos. Pedestrians dodge bikes. Cyclists swerve around joggers. Confusion reigns. The Conservancy revives a safety study. Complaints mount. Injuries rise. No timeline. No details. The park waits for action. Vulnerable users pay the price.

On November 10, 2022, the Central Park Conservancy announced a revived study to address safety on Central Park’s loop. The study, first commissioned in 2018, follows a near-fatal crash between a cyclist and a jogger. The park’s roadways, once for leisure, now see daily conflict among cyclists, pedestrians, horse carriages, and pedicabs. Council Member Gale Brewer reported, 'I get complaints from people, they're no longer using Central Park, they're afraid of getting hit.' Advocates and users cite confusion, poor signage, and unclear lane markings. Suggestions include brighter lines and reducing car space citywide. The Conservancy has not released details on the study’s scope or timeline. Collisions and injuries persist. The park remains dangerous for those outside a car.

• Central Park Conservancy Studying Ways to Make Park Loop Safer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-10

Nov 4 - A sedan turned left on West End Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A motorcycle struck the car’s rear. The rider, helmeted, suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash left him incoherent and hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on West End Avenue was struck in the right rear quarter panel by a southbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a head injury and concussion, leaving him incoherent. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver, operating with a New Jersey permit, failed to yield. The motorcycle’s front end and the sedan’s rear quarter panel were damaged. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A taxi hit a 30-year-old man at an intersection on West 72 Street in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash caused shock and confusion. The taxi was traveling west, striking the pedestrian with its front center.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on West 72 Street in Manhattan struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured, suffering a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the taxi. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The pedestrian's actions in the roadway contributed to the collision, but no helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A 37-year-old woman was struck while crossing Broadway with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Broadway made a left turn and struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near West 61st Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage to the left front bumper. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which may have impaired the driver's vision during the maneuver. No other driver errors were specified. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 31 - Mayor Adams claimed over 1,200 intersections got safety upgrades. Most were light tweaks, not real redesigns. Activists say data is murky. Deadly crashes persist. City missed targets for protected bike and bus lanes. Vulnerable New Yorkers remain at risk.

On October 31, 2022, Mayor Adams held a press conference to announce his administration exceeded its promise to improve safety at 1,000 intersections, reporting 1,200 treatments. The event, attended by DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and Council Member Gale Brewer, highlighted a major redesign at Eighth Avenue and 46th Street. The city claims upgrades like leading pedestrian intervals, all-way stops, and raised crosswalks. But activists and Council Member Brewer questioned the data, noting most changes were minor signal tweaks, not physical redesigns. The Department of Transportation declined to release full details, making verification impossible. Adams said, "Promise made, promise kept." Rodriguez stressed the need for a culture shift and pointed to 24/7 speed cameras. But activists warn the city lags on protected bike and bus lane goals. Traffic deaths remain high. The lack of transparency leaves vulnerable road users exposed.

• Adams at the Crossroads: Mayor Touts Intersection Fixes As Road Violence Crisis Continues, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-31

Oct 31 - Mayor Adams claimed victory on intersection safety, boasting 1,200 upgrades. But most were light tweaks, not real redesigns. Activists saw missing data, empty promises, and little for cyclists or bus riders. Council Member Brewer vowed to dig deeper.

On October 31, 2022, Mayor Adams held a press conference at Eighth Avenue and 46th Street to announce his administration surpassed its pledge to improve safety at 1,000 intersections, reporting 1,200 treatments. The effort included leading pedestrian intervals, all-way stops, and some street redesigns. Adams declared, "Promise made, promise kept," but activists and Transportation Alternatives criticized the lack of physical upgrades and transparency. Council Member Gale A. Brewer, representing District 6, promised to investigate the data issues. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez acknowledged ongoing fatalities but highlighted fewer pedestrian deaths and the launch of 24/7 speed cameras. Critics noted most Vision Zero priority intersections were untouched, and the city lags on protected bike and bus lane targets. The lack of detailed, user-friendly data clouds the true impact for vulnerable road users.

• Adams at the Crossroads: Mayor Touts Intersection Fixes As Road Violence Crisis Continues, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-10-31

Oct 29 - Two SUVs crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision involved right front bumper and left rear quarter panel impacts. Driver inattention and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway. The front passenger in one SUV, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved impact between the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured occupant was a passenger, not at fault, and no other safety equipment or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - Taxi turned left on West 68th. Hit a 19-year-old woman riding south. She took the blow—knee, leg, foot bruised. Taxi’s bumper bent. She stayed conscious. She did not leave her bike.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on West 68 Street at Columbus Avenue struck a 19-year-old female bicyclist traveling south. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, showing the taxi driver did not yield. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged in the crash. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 17-year-old girl crossing Riverside Boulevard was hit by a southbound taxi. The impact struck her head, causing minor bleeding and shock. The taxi's front center bore the damage. No driver errors were listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection at Riverside Boulevard in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. The collision involved a 2014 Toyota taxi traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 74-year-old man crossing West 63 Street with the signal was struck by a southbound taxi making an improper left turn. The impact hit the taxi’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Broadway made an improper left turn onto West 63 Street. The taxi’s left front bumper struck a 74-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed for the crash was the driver’s improper turning maneuver. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 57-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on West 73 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West 73 Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected and injured on West End Avenue in Manhattan. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved impact to the motorcycle's right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on West End Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle, traveling north, struck an object or vehicle on its right front bumper. The driver was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was conscious and injured but not ejected fully. The crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face even when traveling straight and wearing protective gear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576203 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist struck the left side doors of a parked sedan on West 63 Street. He was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on West 63 Street collided with the left side doors of a parked 2018 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No damage was reported to the bike, but the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was in shock and suffered contusions and bruises. The driver errors identified focus on inattention; no other factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19