Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 23 - A taxi making a right turn collided with a parked motorcycle on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by improper lane usage by the taxi driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. A taxi was making a right turn when it struck a parked motorcycle. The motorcycle was stationary, facing west, with no damage reported. The motorcycle driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to navigate the lane correctly during the turn. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was not cited with any contributing factors. No safety equipment was noted for the motorcycle driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage by vehicle drivers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 11 - A distracted driver making a left turn struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention amid urban traffic.

According to the police report, at 17:55 in Manhattan near East 65 Street, a 2024 pickup truck traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Additionally, a secondary factor listed is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to maintain attention during the maneuver. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This incident underscores the critical role of driver focus in preventing harm to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling north on FDR Drive in Manhattan. The impact injured a passenger in the taxi, causing neck trauma and whiplash. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on FDR Drive near East 71 Street in Manhattan at 4 p.m. A taxi traveling north struck the right rear bumper of a northbound SUV. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The taxi had three occupants; one male passenger in the middle rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV had one licensed male driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The taxi's point of impact was the center back end, while the SUV's was the center front end. This crash underscores the dangers of inadequate following distance on high-speed urban roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - Two sedans traveling south on FDR Drive collided in a rear-end crash. Three occupants suffered injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Damage centered on front and rear ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on FDR Drive at 6:00 PM involving two sedans traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the trailing vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. Three occupants were injured: an 18-year-old male driver with a shoulder and upper arm injury, and two 19-year-old passengers who complained of pain or nausea and were in shock. None were ejected from their vehicles. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the front of the lead sedan and the rear of the trailing sedan. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A southbound MTA bus struck the left side of a parked sedan on East 74 Street. The sedan driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:58 AM on East 74 Street in Manhattan, a southbound MTA bus collided with the left side doors of a parked Ford sedan. The sedan was stationary before impact. The driver of the sedan, a 29-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center back end of the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752222 - 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 14 - A northbound sedan struck the rear of a sport utility vehicle on East 70 Street, causing the SUV to overturn. The sedan driver, impaired by alcohol, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage respectively.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 1:00 AM on East 70 Street in Manhattan. A 53-year-old male sedan driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with whiplash and entire body trauma. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The sedan, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The SUV, also traveling north and going straight ahead, was struck at its center back end and overturned. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report highlights driver error related to alcohol impairment as the critical cause of the collision and subsequent SUV overturn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A young sedan driver hit a bus’s rear panel on 1st Avenue. She suffered a back injury and concussion. Police cite inexperience and distraction. The bus kept straight. Metal crumpled. The city absorbed the shock.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old woman driving a 2023 Kia sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound bus near 1266 1 Avenue in Manhattan at 12:44. The sedan’s front end was crushed. The driver was conscious, not ejected, but suffered a back injury and concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus, traveling straight, had one occupant and was hit from behind. No victim actions are cited as factors. The crash highlights driver errors as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A bicyclist riding south on East 60 Street was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The collision caused a concussion and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:50 on East 60 Street in Manhattan. A sedan, registered in Massachusetts and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention while turning. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A taxi struck the right side of an SUV on 1 Avenue in Manhattan at night. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. Police cite the taxi driver’s failure to yield and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:01 on 1 Avenue near East 71 Street in Manhattan. A taxi traveling north struck the right front quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and reported pain and nausea. He was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the taxi driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Damage to the taxi was centered on the front end, while the SUV sustained damage to the right side doors. The police report does not list any contributing factors from the SUV driver. The collision highlights driver errors by the taxi operator leading to the impact and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - A driver lost control on FDR Drive after falling ill. The Mercedes struck hard, front end crushed. The driver, alone, was found incoherent and hurt. No others involved. Sudden illness triggered the crash.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old driver crashed a 2019 Mercedes Benz on FDR Drive in Manhattan at 4:02 AM. The vehicle, heading north, suffered heavy front-end damage after the driver lost control. The report lists 'Illness' as the sole contributing factor, noting the driver became incoherent and was injured. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and not ejected. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. The police report attributes the crash to the driver's sudden illness, with no mention of other errors or victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - An SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle on East 70th Street in Manhattan. The driver of the SUV suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited passing too closely as the contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM on East 70th Street near 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. A 32-year-old male driver of a 2012 Honda SUV, traveling east, struck the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The driver was conscious and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle, highlighting the dangers of improper passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 1 Avenue. The 28-year-old cyclist suffered back contusions but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as key factors in the crash’s cause.

According to the police report, at 6:50 AM on 1 Avenue near East 76 Street in Manhattan, a pick-up truck making a right turn collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, sustained back injuries described as contusions and bruises but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel striking the bike's center front end. The report identifies driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The truck driver, licensed in Florida, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers turning across bike lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - State Sen. Jeremy Cooney calls out Governor Hochul. He demands a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap left by her congestion pricing pause. Projects for safer, more accessible transit hang in the balance. Albany leaders mostly stay silent.

On July 24, 2024, State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a public demand for Governor Hochul to deliver a '100-day plan' to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall caused by her cancellation of congestion pricing. In his op-ed, Cooney wrote, 'the time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed,' urging the governor to convene finance, labor, and passenger representatives to find a solution. Cooney’s push comes as the MTA faces threats to station accessibility, signal upgrades, and new trains and buses. Other Albany leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, have offered little response. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called Hochul’s move illegal. The bill or action is not numbered, but the committee involved is the Senate Transportation Committee. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of funding jeopardizes projects vital to vulnerable road users.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24

Jul 20 - A taxi and an SUV collided on East 64 Street in Manhattan at night. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:31 on East 64 Street near 3 Avenue in Manhattan. The collision involved a northbound taxi and a northbound SUV. The taxi driver, a 64-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi was struck on the right front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead, while the SUV driver was changing lanes. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and lane changes in dense Manhattan traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - A 41-year-old e-scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries after an SUV collided with his vehicle’s front end on East 64th Street and 2nd Avenue. The crash, caused by driver inattention, left the rider in shock and pain.

According to the police report, at 16:40 on 2 Avenue near East 64 Street in Manhattan, a 2021 Honda SUV traveling east struck a southbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the SUV’s left rear bumper and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A moped rider lay dead at East 79th and 2nd. An SUV, eastbound, struck him. Both drivers unlicensed. The helmet shattered. Head wounds fatal. The moped, crushed in the dark, marked another night of violence on Manhattan streets.

At the corner of East 79th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, a fatal collision claimed the life of a moped rider. According to the police report, a southbound moped was struck by an eastbound SUV. Both the moped rider and the SUV driver were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The report states the moped rider was ejected, his helmet crushed, and he suffered fatal head wounds. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The SUV's front end struck the moped, which was left demolished at the scene. The police report makes clear that both drivers operated vehicles without licenses, and the disregard for traffic control directly contributed to the deadly outcome. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by unlicensed drivers and ignored traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - Two bicyclists collided head-on on East 66 Street in Manhattan. Both were riding straight ahead when driver inattention caused the crash. One rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on East 66 Street collided around 18:03. Both riders were going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the center front end of their bikes. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both bicyclists, indicating both failed to maintain proper attention. One 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. Neither bicyclist wore safety equipment. No damage was reported to either bike. This crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding among cyclists themselves, with both drivers' inattention directly leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A 20-year-old man was struck and injured on York Avenue near East 61st Street. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no driver errors cited in the report.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured on York Avenue near East 61st Street in Manhattan at 16:32. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was struck outside an intersection. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists no contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The absence of driver fault in the report highlights the unpredictable dangers pedestrians face even when not crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19