The New York City subway system covers more than 230 miles of distance and provides transportation to billions of New Yorkers annually. The Metropolitan Transport Authority or MTA claims that the NY subway system is the most widely used mass transit system in New York City. The entire system architecture with its many tunnels and above ground tracks ensures adequate safety measures, and yet accidents happen! In 2012, the New York City subway system witnessed 50+ casualties in subway accidents. Common Subway Accidents in New York City The types of accidents in NY subways include victims falling off during on-boarding or off-boarding or trains going

On one hand, bicycle rides offer several health and environmental benefits; on the other hand, traffic conditions in New York provide very little protection to bicyclists. Auto drivers often take sudden turns in front of bicycles, swing open the car doors in front of bicycles, or run the bicycles off the road. During such dangerous events, many bicyclists get hurt and some get seriously hurt. Main causes of bicycle accidents Road accidents involving bicyclists are fairly common on New York streets and here are some identified reasons behind bicycle accidents: Another car or large vehicle driver will suddenly turn in front of a bicycle leaving