Jul 15 - A 22-year-old female driver crashed into parked vehicles on West 139 Street. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving. The impact damaged two parked SUVs. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female driver traveling on West 139 Street in Manhattan collided with two parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the crash. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center back end of a sedan. No pedestrians or other occupants were reported injured. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 sedan at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - An e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue. The SUV hit the bike’s left side doors. The rider was conscious and injured but not ejected. Driver errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a 2020 SUV made an improper U-turn on Saint Nicholas Avenue and struck the bike on its left side doors. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, while the e-bike was hit on the left side doors. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but the crash was caused by the SUV driver’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - Two SUVs collided on West 155th. The rear SUV hit the turning SUV’s left rear. The woman driving the turning SUV was injured and in shock. Both drivers were distracted. Steel and glass, then pain.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on West 155 Street near Saint Nicholas Avenue. The rear SUV, stopped in traffic, struck the left rear quarter panel of a second SUV as it made a right turn. The 33-year-old woman driving the turning SUV was injured and suffered shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A parked sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel by an SUV making a right turn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 42-year-old woman, suffered a back contusion. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV making a right turn collided with a parked sedan on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. The impact occurred on the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. A 42-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining a back contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV had five occupants, and the sedan had two, including the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A 25-year-old male e-bike driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after colliding with a sedan making a left turn on Broadway. The e-bike hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of the sedan, which was making a left turn eastbound. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the e-bike operator. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left rear bumpers. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - Sedan and moped slammed head-on on West 153rd. Moped driver, 26, thrown from seat. Head struck. Concussion. No helmet. Unsafe speed listed. Both vehicles hit front center. Streets stayed hard and cold.

According to the police report, a sedan and a moped collided head-on on West 153rd Street in Manhattan. The 26-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles struck at the center front ends. The moped driver wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight. The crash left the moped driver conscious but injured, underscoring the danger of speed and the vulnerability of those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - Assembly Member Inez Dickens stands firm against Sammy’s Law, lower speed limits, and more bike lanes in Harlem. She rejects congestion pricing, bus upgrades, and traffic calming. Her stance leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Other candidates back safety. Dickens does not.

Assembly Member Inez Dickens, leading the Harlem Council race, opposes bill 'Sammy’s Law,' which would let New York City set its own speed limits. At a June 2023 NY1 debate, Dickens said, 'I do not support it,' arguing that speeders will speed regardless. She also rejected more bike lanes, congestion pricing, bus improvements, and traffic calming. The matter summary states: 'Assembly Member Inez Dickens...does not support lowering the speed limit.' Her challengers, Assembly Member Al Taylor and Yusef Salaam, support Sammy’s Law and more bike lanes. Mayor Adams, a supporter of Sammy’s Law, has endorsed Dickens. Dickens’s stance blocks proven safety measures for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders. No safety analyst note was provided.

• Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-20

Jun 16 - A 37-year-old man riding a moped southbound on Amsterdam Avenue lost control. The slippery pavement caused a crash impacting the right rear bumper. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male moped driver was injured on Amsterdam Avenue due to slippery pavement conditions. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the sole contributing factor. The moped was traveling straight ahead when it struck the right rear bumper area, sustaining damage there. The driver was conscious and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road surface conditions rather than driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - A 23-year-old man driving a moped was ejected and injured on West 155 Street near Edgecombe Avenue. The moped struck another vehicle making a left turn. The driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries without protective gear.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on West 155 Street collided with a vehicle making a left turn southwest near Edgecombe Avenue. The 23-year-old male moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the moped's point of impact was the center front end, and the other vehicle was hit on the left front bumper. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian involvement or helmet use. The collision resulted from the vehicle's left turn and the moped's straight travel, with the driver ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 14 - Two sedans crashed on Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan. Both drivers were injured with back injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Amsterdam Avenue near West 141st Street in Manhattan. The first vehicle, traveling north, was struck on its right side doors by the second vehicle, which was traveling west and hit with its front center end. Both drivers were injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the northbound sedan was a 31-year-old female, and the front passenger was a 35-year-old male; both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - SUV turned left on Amsterdam Avenue, slammed into northbound sedan. Four people injured—fractures, abrasions, shock. Police cite alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Bones broke. Night split by impact.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Amsterdam Avenue at West 145th Street collided with a Chevrolet sedan traveling north. Four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—suffered injuries, including fractures, dislocations, abrasions, and shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end were damaged. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 7 - Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.

Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.

• Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-07

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Jun 1 - 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 2023-06-01

May 31 - 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 2023-05-31

May 28 - A Jeep slammed into an 18-year-old cyclist from behind on Amsterdam Avenue. The teen flew, struck his head, and bled on the street. The driver was distracted. The cyclist lay conscious, helmetless, hurt. The city kept moving. The night swallowed the crash.

An 18-year-old cyclist was struck from behind by a Jeep on Amsterdam Avenue at West 153rd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, 'A Jeep struck an 18-year-old cyclist from behind. He flew. His head hit asphalt. Blood spread. He lay conscious, helmetless, bleeding. The driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The data notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s distraction. No injuries were reported for the Jeep’s occupants. The crash shows the danger cyclists face when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - A 34-year-old male driver injured his elbow and lower arm in a collision on Saint Nicholas Avenue. Both vehicles were southbound. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The SUV was parked and struck on the left side. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving a box truck and a parked SUV on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" twice as contributing factors. The box truck was traveling southbound, while the SUV was parked and struck on its left side doors. No damage was reported on the truck, and the driver was not ejected. The crash highlights the role of driver distraction in causing injury to the driver himself.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - Council backs home rule for Sammy’s Law. The move lets New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. Lawmakers and advocates say lower speeds mean fewer deaths. The bill honors Sammy Cohen Eckstein, killed by a reckless driver. The vote puts safety first.

Bill: Home rule message for Sammy’s Law. Status: Poised for passage by the City Council on May 24, 2023. Committee: State and Federal Legislation, chaired by Council Member Shaun Abreu. The measure, titled 'City Council Poised to Pass ‘Home Rule’ Message for Sammy’s Law on Thursday,' lets New York City lower speed limits below 25 mph. Council Member Jen Gutierrez announced the Council’s intent to pass it, calling it crucial for safety. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'The city's ability to control the speed limits on its streets plays a crucial role in delivering traffic safety.' Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Mayor Eric Adams, and State Senator Andrew Gounardes all support the move. The bill honors Sammy Cohen Eckstein, killed by a reckless driver. Data cited shows lower speed limits increase pedestrian survival. Advocates stress urgency to protect New Yorkers.

• City Council Poised to Pass ‘Home Rule’ Message for Sammy’s Law on Thursday, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-24

May 18 - A 54-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV at an intersection on West 155 Street. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. Police list unspecified factors.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2022 SUV traveling east on West 155 Street. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV showed no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19