Aug 16 - A 93-year-old woman crossing Central Park West with the light was struck by an e-scooter. Blood pooled by her head. She stayed conscious. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The rider did not yield. Systemic danger, flesh and steel, collide.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling north on Central Park West at West 65th Street struck a 93-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The report states, 'An e-scooter struck a 93-year-old woman crossing with the light. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled near her head. The scooter’s front end crumpled. The rider did not yield.' The primary contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The data makes clear that the e-scooter operator failed to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, resulting in a violent collision. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal, but only after citing the driver’s failure to yield as the cause. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the systemic risk posed to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A 62-year-old woman suffered a severe neck fracture when a northbound cyclist collided with her on West 65th Street. The bike’s right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian, causing a dislocation and distorted fracture. Driver errors led to the crash.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling north on West 65th Street struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the bike’s right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a severe neck injury described as a distorted fracture and dislocation, with an injury severity level of 3. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. These driver errors highlight the cyclist’s failure to maintain proper lane control and attention, directly leading to the pedestrian’s injury. The pedestrian’s actions or behavior were not listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 11 - A 68-year-old woman suffered full-body abrasions after a moped traveling south on Columbus Avenue hit her at the intersection with West 72 Street. The driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound on Columbus Avenue struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with West 72 Street around 12:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the moped driver's unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors in the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which was going straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted but the primary causes cited are the driver's unsafe speed and inattention, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver errors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A taxi making a left turn hit a 38-year-old woman crossing West 60th Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and shock. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Broadway was making a left turn onto West 60th Street around 10 p.m. when it struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver’s error in yielding created a dangerous situation resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - SUV hit sedan from behind on Columbus Avenue. Two women in the sedan hurt. Both suffered abrasions. Impact crushed metal. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, at 17:32 on Columbus Avenue near West 59th Street in Manhattan, a southbound Ford SUV rear-ended a Genesis sedan. The SUV driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing the crash. Two female passengers in the sedan were injured: one with head abrasions, the other with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - A Chevy SUV hit a 31-year-old woman at West End Avenue and West 64th Street. She fell, blood pooling beneath her head. The front grill bore the mark. The street held her silence. Shock widened her eyes as sirens approached.

A 31-year-old woman was struck by a Chevy SUV while in the crosswalk at West End Avenue and West 64th Street in Manhattan, according to the police report. The report describes the woman lying in shock, bleeding from the head, with severe lacerations. The SUV's center front end bore visible damage. Police note the pedestrian was at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' The driver was traveling straight ahead in an eastbound direction. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further details on driver behavior. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the pedestrian, who suffered significant head injuries. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior are cited beyond her presence in the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A pedestrian suffered upper arm abrasions after being struck by a pick-up truck traveling east on West 69 Street. The driver continued straight, impacting the pedestrian at an intersection. The victim remained conscious despite injuries.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck was traveling eastbound on West 69 Street around 11:00 a.m. when it struck a pedestrian located at an intersection. The pedestrian, a female, sustained abrasions and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report notes the pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but does not specify contributing factors related to the driver. No vehicle damage was recorded, and the point of impact was classified as 'Other.' The report does not list driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving, nor does it attribute any contributing factors to the driver or pedestrian. The pedestrian’s injury severity was moderate, and no safety equipment or crossing signals were mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - Council Speaker Adams wavers on using new power to lower speed limits. She calls for district input. Advocates warn: patchwork rules endanger lives. Uniform 20 mph limit saves people. Council delays action as streets stay deadly.

On July 19, 2024, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams addressed the Council’s authority under Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City lower its speed limit. The matter, discussed in Streetsblog, quotes Adams: “Each Council member is going to have to weigh in on how they feel it should be enacted or should not be enacted in their district.” Adams hesitated to commit to a citywide 20 mph limit, instead suggesting community-by-community decisions. Eric McClure of StreetsPAC called this approach “chaotic and dangerous,” pushing for a uniform 20 mph limit to save lives. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives urged a comprehensive, data-driven plan. State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Brad Hoylman-Sigal pressed the Council to use its new powers. The Department of Transportation clarified its limited authority. The Council’s delay leaves vulnerable road users at risk.

• Speaker Adams: Council May Not Use its ‘Sammy’s Law’ Power to Lower Speed Limits, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-19

Jul 13 - A 44-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower arm injuries after an SUV driver distracted by inattention struck him on Broadway. The collision occurred as the SUV made a right turn, impacting the cyclist’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Broadway near Columbus Avenue in Manhattan at 18:15. A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2015 SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him on the left front quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged, confirming the point of impact. There is no indication of fault or contributing behavior from the bicyclist. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning directly caused the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A cyclist, distracted and speeding, struck a 51-year-old woman crossing West 61 Street with the signal. She suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash exposes the danger of inattention on Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling south on West 61 Street collided with a 51-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The cyclist's bike was damaged at the center front end, marking the point of impact. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The report highlights the cyclist's inattention and speed as the direct causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - 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

Jul 2 - A 23-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a Manhattan intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and West 61 Street in Manhattan around 3 PM. The report states the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Audi sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield right-of-way, which is cited as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the driver's failure to yield, with no contributing factors assigned to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - SUV rear-ends pickup in Manhattan. Driver, 27, suffers back injury and whiplash. Noon crash. Police cite following too closely. Both vehicles headed south. Pickup undamaged. SUV takes the hit.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a Hyundai SUV rear-ended a pickup truck on Columbus Avenue near West 66th Street at noon. The SUV driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the cause, pointing to driver error by the SUV operator. Both vehicles were traveling straight south when the crash happened. The pickup truck was not damaged. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - 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

Jul 2 - 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

Jun 25 - Two e-scooters slammed together on Riverside Boulevard. A 14-year-old boy hit face-first. Blood pooled on the pavement. He was conscious, wounded, and young. Unsafe speed tore through the afternoon. The city’s danger cut deep.

According to the police report, two e-scooters collided at speed near Riverside Boulevard and West 61st Street in Manhattan. The crash left a 14-year-old boy injured, bleeding from the face but conscious. The report states, 'Two e-scooters collided at speed. A 14-year-old boy hit face-first. Blood on the pavement.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' No helmet use was recorded for the injured boy. The data shows both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, and the severity of the injury was high. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the threat posed by unsafe speed on city streets, especially for young and vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on West 65th. The rider, 42, was thrown and suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver distraction. No vehicle damage. The cyclist was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on West 65 Street near Central Park West struck a northbound bicyclist at 13:05 in Manhattan. The 42-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his face. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front quarter panel hit the center front end of the bike. Neither vehicle was damaged. The cyclist was conscious and injured. The driver was licensed in New York. No cyclist actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 40-year-old man was struck on Riverside Boulevard outside an intersection. He suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The sedan involved showed no damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Riverside Boulevard near West 68 Street in Manhattan at 10:18 AM. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' and sustained a back contusion with injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling northbound, driven by a licensed female driver. The sedan showed no damage, and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident highlights a collision with injury despite no visible vehicle damage or identified driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - A 62-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV on West 72 Street. The SUV driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash, leaving the cyclist incoherent with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 72 Street in Manhattan at 13:43. A 62-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was merging when his bike’s left front quarter panel collided with the right front quarter panel of a westbound SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to merge correctly. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike, sustained head injuries, and was incoherent with minor bleeding. The SUV, a 2009 Honda SUV registered in New Jersey, had no reported damage. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage by motor vehicle drivers in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19