Madison Avenue Bleeds: How Many More Must Fall?

May 31 - 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 2022-05-31

May 25 - 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 2022-05-25

May 25 - 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 2022-05-25

May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 24 - Two sedans crashed on Park Avenue. The BMW struck the Ford’s left rear quarter panel. The Ford’s driver, a man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Both drivers were going straight. No ejections occurred. The Ford driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue. The BMW, traveling west, impacted the left rear quarter panel of the Ford, which was traveling north. The Ford’s male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of the BMW and the center front end of the Ford.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - 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 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 12 - A sedan making a right turn struck a moped going straight on East 85 Street in Manhattan. The moped driver was ejected and injured with abrasions and upper arm trauma. The sedan suffered right side damage. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan was making a right turn on East 85 Street when it collided with a 2020 Revel moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and an upper arm injury. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating in Manhattan. The moped driver was conscious after the crash but injured. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles and vulnerable moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - A 48-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head injury and minor bleeding in a crash on Lexington Avenue. He was semiconscious but not ejected. The collision involved two bikes, one making a right turn. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan involving two bicycles. The injured party was a 48-year-old male bicyclist who sustained a head injury and minor bleeding. He was semiconscious but remained on his bike and was not ejected. The crash happened as one bike was making a right turn and impacted the center back end of the other bike. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. Safety equipment use is unknown. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - Senate bill S 8992 cracks down on drivers blocking bus lanes. Cameras catch violators. Owners pay. Streets clear for buses, safer for those on foot and bike.

Senate bill S 8992, sponsored by Senator Krueger, sits at the sponsorship stage as of May 3, 2022. The bill's title: 'Relates to owner liability for failure of operator to comply with bus operation-related local law or regulation traffic restrictions and to the adjudication of certain parking infractions.' It extends a bus rapid transit demonstration, using cameras to enforce bus lane rules. Krueger pushes for owner accountability. The measure aims to keep bus lanes clear, targeting those who block transit and endanger vulnerable road users.

• File S 8992, Open States, Published 2022-05-03

Apr 17 - A 17-year-old bicyclist was injured on East 74 Street in Manhattan. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles traveled east. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2020 SUV on East 74 Street near 5 Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. Both the SUV and the bike were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The driver errors noted focus on the SUV driver's distraction. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factor was assigned to that.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - The Fifth Avenue busway remains stuck. Promised in 2020, it faces business pushback and city silence. Riders wait. Speeds drop. Advocates fume. DOT offers no answers. The city drags its feet while vulnerable road users pay the price.

""My office has been actively asking the Department of Transportation for an update for months, most recently last week, but have yet to receive a new timeline or details... we shouldn’t miss a big opportunity to transform Fifth Avenue."" -- Keith Powers

Bill: Fifth Avenue busway implementation. Status: Delayed. Committee: Not specified. Key dates: Announced 2020, stalled as of April 8, 2022. The project, described as a 'car-free busway between 57th and 34th streets,' aimed to speed up commutes for 110,000 bus riders. Council Member Keith Powers pressed DOT for updates, saying, 'we shouldn’t miss a big opportunity to transform Fifth Avenue.' Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance called it 'one of the most important busways in the City.' Despite proven success elsewhere, business interests stalled progress. The current plan offers a protected bike lane and pedestrian improvements, but no dedicated bus lane. DOT has not provided a timeline. Advocates and local officials remain frustrated. Vulnerable road users—bus riders, cyclists, pedestrians—are left exposed as the city delays.

• City DOT Still Mum on Long-Delayed Fifth Avenue Busway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-08

Apr 7 - A 70-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while crossing 5 Avenue at East 81 Street. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The taxi was making a left turn and struck her at the front center. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 5 Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at East 81 Street. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The taxi showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections when vehicles fail to yield or properly navigate turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A BMW SUV struck a stopped Toyota sedan on East 96 Street in Manhattan. The impact hit the sedan’s center back end. A 34-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers showed inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling east on East 96 Street rear-ended a stopped Toyota sedan. The collision impacted the sedan’s center back end. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No damage was reported on the SUV, but the sedan sustained damage at the rear center. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A 25-year-old man crossing Lexington Avenue with the signal was hit by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lexington Avenue at East 84th Street with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Honda SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A 51-year-old woman driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after her SUV struck a parked sedan on East 74 Street. The crash caused shock and pain. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female driver was injured when her SUV, starting from a parking position, collided with a parked sedan on East 74 Street. The driver suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and pain. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No other occupants were reported injured. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, but the initiating action was the SUV driver starting from parking without sufficient attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A sedan traveling west struck a box truck moving south on East 69 Street in Manhattan. The sedan's right front bumper hit the truck's left side doors. Both sedan occupants suffered head injuries. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 69 Street near Lexington Avenue involving a sedan and a box truck. The sedan, traveling west, impacted the left side doors of the southbound box truck. The sedan carried two occupants: a 52-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female front passenger. Both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The box truck had one licensed male driver. Damage was concentrated on the sedan's right front bumper and the truck's left side doors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - A taxi made a left turn on East 86 Street. It hit a 30-year-old man crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on East 86 Street made a left turn and struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi's left front bumper was the point of impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - A 17-year-old boy was hit by a northbound sedan on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on 3rd Avenue near 1594 in Manhattan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, diagnosed with a concussion. The crash involved a 2014 Dodge sedan traveling northbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the collision. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A Land Rover hit a turning Honda on Park Avenue. Steel tore into the Honda’s right side. A 58-year-old woman sat pinned, her knee and foot crushed. Sirens wailed. The street fell silent. Metal and pain filled the air.

A Land Rover SUV struck a Honda sedan at Park Avenue and East 62nd Street in Manhattan. The Honda was turning left when the SUV, heading straight, crashed into its right side. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The impact left the 58-year-old woman driving the Honda trapped, with severe crush injuries to her knee and foot. The driver of the SUV, a 59-year-old man, was not reported injured. No other injuries were specified. The report details the violence of the collision and the failure to yield, which led to the woman’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19