🤔 For drivers in crowded cities: What almost went wrong?

[Redtiger]

The NYC Department of Transportation recently released its Q3 2025 Serious Injury Response, Tracking & Analysis (SIRTA) Report .
The report analyzed 1,021 serious injury accidents, including 80 fatalities and 941 severe injuries.

Here are some key takeaways from the report:

Top 3 types of collisions:

1. Persestrian From Straight Vehicle Action — 13.1%.
2. Rear End — 9.9%.
3. Bicyclists From Turning Vehicle Action — 8.6%.

Top 3 Vehicle Contributing Factors:

1. Driver Inattention/Distractuon — 30.9%.
2. Failure To Yield Right-Of-Way — 16.1%.
3. Unsafe speed — 12%.

In busy cities like New York, reckless or impatient behavior from drivers and pedestrians is one of the main causes of accidents. Some drivers shared their experiences:

“Even just drive around Manhattan or Brooklyn, it’s like a free-for-all. People flying at 100 mph, weaving through lanes, honking like crazy..."

"NYC drivers are very inconsiderate and will cut you off and then honk at you."

"People going 50mph down a lane of traffic just because it's empty."

These behaviors often lead to rear-end collisions.

Pedestrians aren’t completely blameless either—"Even pedestrians who take the "all the cars will stop for me" gamble and walk across an intersection."


If you often drive in busy cities like New York, we’d love to hear your real-world driving stories.

Have you experienced close calls, minor accidents, or tricky traffic situations? What habits or tips help you stay safe in high-traffic areas?

Driving in crowded cities comes with higher risks, and your experience could genuinely help other drivers stay alert, make better decisions, and avoid unnecessary trouble on the road.

Feel free to share anything you think other city drivers should know.

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[elatrickWheels]

Right turn on red is terribly dangerous for pedestrians. It’s literally true that often the most dangerous time to cross the street is when the WALK sign comes on. Drivers approaching the intersection are looking in exactly the opposite direction for traffic to merge with, rather than pedestrians about to step into the crosswalk to avoid. It’s about the most unsafe design option. In general, the traffic lights and stop signs we have everywhere in America are far less safe and efficient than (full) roundabouts and mini-roundabouts that they have in the UK.

 

[Redtiger]

Right turn on red is terribly dangerous for pedestrians. It’s literally true that often the most dangerous time to cross the street is when the WALK sign comes on. Drivers approaching the intersection are looking in exactly the opposite direction for traffic to merge with, rather than pedestrians about to step into the crosswalk to avoid. It’s about the most unsafe design option. In general, the traffic lights and stop signs we have everywhere in America are far less safe and efficient than (full) roundabouts and mini-roundabouts that they have in the UK.

Yeah, it really is a design that causes trouble for both pedestrians and drivers. Thanks for sharing!

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