N.Y. Penal Law § 176.75

§ 176.75 Staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree.\n A person is guilty of staging a motor vehicle accident in the second\ndegree when, with intent to commit and in furtherance of a fraudulent\ninsurance act, he or she operates a motor vehicle and intentionally\ncauses a collision involving a motor vehicle.\n Staging a motor vehicle accident in the second degree is a class E\nfelony.\n