Dinowitz Talks Safety. The Streets Bleed.
AD 81: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Bodies in the Road
Three dead in the last year. Nine left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. In Assembly District 81, the numbers do not lie: 887 crashes, 571 injuries, 3 deaths in just twelve months (NYC Open Data). The youngest lost was 24. The oldest, 83. A cyclist crushed by an SUV on E 233rd Street. A pedestrian struck crossing with the signal at Corlear Avenue. A driver killed on the Deegan. The street does not care who you are.
The Machines That Kill
SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. In the last three years, SUVs and cars killed four, left 64 with moderate injuries, and 11 with serious wounds. Trucks and buses killed two more. Motorcycles and mopeds, one moderate injury. Not a single fatality from a bike (NYC Open Data).
Dinowitz: Votes, Words, and Missed Chances
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz has backed some safety measures. He voted to expand red light cameras, saying, “People shouldn’t run red lights… when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died.” He called for cameras at every intersection, pushing for stronger automated enforcement (red light running). He co-sponsored bills for safer street design and street safety improvements.
But when the city tried to narrow Riverdale Avenue—a street where seniors and children are at risk—Dinowitz stood with the local board to block the plan. The avenue stayed wide. The danger stayed with it.
When a bus nearly plunged off a Bronx overpass, Dinowitz pointed to the double-parked car that forced the driver to swerve. “We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it.” No one died that day. But the wall broke. Next time, it could be a child.
What Now: The Fight Is Not Over
Every crash is preventable. Every delay is a choice. Call Assembly Member Dinowitz. Call your council member. Demand safer street design, more cameras, and a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Do not wait for another body in the road.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07
- DOT Report: Rise in Red Light Running Shows Need for More Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-20
- File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
- File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13
- Riverdale Rumble: Bronx Panel Rejects DOT Road Diet Plan for Super-Wide Avenue, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-01
- MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17
- Better Red Than Dead: Albany Takes Up Camera Reauthorization, Expansion, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-25
- Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05
- File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07
▸ Other Geographies
AD 81 Assembly District 81 sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 11.
It contains Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil, Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx CB8, Bronx CB26.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 81
Dinowitz Opposes Safety Boosting DOT Road Diet Plan▸Bronx Community Board 8 shot down a DOT plan to slim Riverdale Avenue. The 3-2 vote blocks traffic calming, bike lanes, and safer crossings. Elected officials pushed left-turn signals instead. The street remains wide, fast, and dangerous for walkers and cyclists.
On April 1, 2022, Bronx Community Board 8's Traffic and Transportation Committee voted 3-2 against the Department of Transportation's proposed road diet for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, described as a '.75-mile-long road diet,' aimed to reduce lanes, add traffic calming, and install bike lanes. Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz opposed the DOT's turning bays, pushing instead for left-turn signals at two intersections. The committee echoed their stance, citing concerns about traffic and parking. The matter title: 'Riverdale Rumble: Bronx Panel Rejects DOT Road Diet Plan for Super-Wide Avenue.' DOT officials stressed the area's high rate of crashes, especially harming seniors and children, but the board's advisory vote leaves the avenue wide and perilous for vulnerable road users.
-
Riverdale Rumble: Bronx Panel Rejects DOT Road Diet Plan for Super-Wide Avenue,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-04-01
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Road Diet Plan▸Council Member Eric Dinowitz blasted DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called the agency’s process secretive and unacceptable. Dinowitz demanded real engagement. The proposal aims to curb crashes. Another local, Christian Amato, backed the plan, citing past safety gains.
On March 25, 2022, Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly criticized the Department of Transportation’s proposal for a 'road diet' on Riverdale Avenue. The plan, discussed before Community Board 8 or Dinowitz himself, drew fire for what Dinowitz called 'unacceptable' and lacking transparency. The matter, titled 'Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,' centers on a traffic-calming redesign to address frequent crashes. Dinowitz stated, 'I'm not against the plan, because I don't know what it is,' but demanded better outreach. Christian Amato, another local politician, voiced strong support, referencing positive results from Morris Park Avenue. The DOT confirmed the proposal includes a bike lane and seeks community feedback. No formal council vote has occurred. The bill’s safety impact was not assessed.
-
Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-25
Jeffrey Dinowitz Supports Transparency and Safety in DOT Plans▸Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
-
Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-03-25
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505525,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Res 0002-2022Dinowitz Supports Fare Parity and Expanded Paratransit Access▸City Council calls for Albany to extend and expand the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot. The resolution demands fare parity, no ride caps, and equal service for disabled New Yorkers. Lawmakers say current limits are unjust and restrict mobility.
Resolution 0002-2022, filed at session's end, came before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 10, 2022. The measure urges passage of S.4037/A.5896, which would 'extend and expand the scope of the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot Program.' Council Member Justin L. Brannan led sponsorship, joined by Ayala, Menin, Louis, Hanif, Hudson, Bottcher, Farías, Brooks-Powers, and Brewer. The resolution slams service caps and fare surcharges, calling them 'inequitable and unjust.' It demands that paratransit users get the same fare, hours, and ride freedom as subway and bus riders. The bill would end rationing and financial barriers for disabled New Yorkers who rely on Access-A-Ride. The Council’s action highlights the systemic barriers faced by vulnerable road users and presses for equal, unrestricted access.
-
File Res 0002-2022,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Slams Snow Plow on Major Deegan▸A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Bronx Community Board 8 shot down a DOT plan to slim Riverdale Avenue. The 3-2 vote blocks traffic calming, bike lanes, and safer crossings. Elected officials pushed left-turn signals instead. The street remains wide, fast, and dangerous for walkers and cyclists.
On April 1, 2022, Bronx Community Board 8's Traffic and Transportation Committee voted 3-2 against the Department of Transportation's proposed road diet for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, described as a '.75-mile-long road diet,' aimed to reduce lanes, add traffic calming, and install bike lanes. Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz opposed the DOT's turning bays, pushing instead for left-turn signals at two intersections. The committee echoed their stance, citing concerns about traffic and parking. The matter title: 'Riverdale Rumble: Bronx Panel Rejects DOT Road Diet Plan for Super-Wide Avenue.' DOT officials stressed the area's high rate of crashes, especially harming seniors and children, but the board's advisory vote leaves the avenue wide and perilous for vulnerable road users.
- Riverdale Rumble: Bronx Panel Rejects DOT Road Diet Plan for Super-Wide Avenue, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-04-01
Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Road Diet Plan▸Council Member Eric Dinowitz blasted DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called the agency’s process secretive and unacceptable. Dinowitz demanded real engagement. The proposal aims to curb crashes. Another local, Christian Amato, backed the plan, citing past safety gains.
On March 25, 2022, Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly criticized the Department of Transportation’s proposal for a 'road diet' on Riverdale Avenue. The plan, discussed before Community Board 8 or Dinowitz himself, drew fire for what Dinowitz called 'unacceptable' and lacking transparency. The matter, titled 'Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,' centers on a traffic-calming redesign to address frequent crashes. Dinowitz stated, 'I'm not against the plan, because I don't know what it is,' but demanded better outreach. Christian Amato, another local politician, voiced strong support, referencing positive results from Morris Park Avenue. The DOT confirmed the proposal includes a bike lane and seeks community feedback. No formal council vote has occurred. The bill’s safety impact was not assessed.
-
Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-03-25
Jeffrey Dinowitz Supports Transparency and Safety in DOT Plans▸Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
-
Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-03-25
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505525,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Res 0002-2022Dinowitz Supports Fare Parity and Expanded Paratransit Access▸City Council calls for Albany to extend and expand the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot. The resolution demands fare parity, no ride caps, and equal service for disabled New Yorkers. Lawmakers say current limits are unjust and restrict mobility.
Resolution 0002-2022, filed at session's end, came before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 10, 2022. The measure urges passage of S.4037/A.5896, which would 'extend and expand the scope of the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot Program.' Council Member Justin L. Brannan led sponsorship, joined by Ayala, Menin, Louis, Hanif, Hudson, Bottcher, Farías, Brooks-Powers, and Brewer. The resolution slams service caps and fare surcharges, calling them 'inequitable and unjust.' It demands that paratransit users get the same fare, hours, and ride freedom as subway and bus riders. The bill would end rationing and financial barriers for disabled New Yorkers who rely on Access-A-Ride. The Council’s action highlights the systemic barriers faced by vulnerable road users and presses for equal, unrestricted access.
-
File Res 0002-2022,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Slams Snow Plow on Major Deegan▸A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Council Member Eric Dinowitz blasted DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called the agency’s process secretive and unacceptable. Dinowitz demanded real engagement. The proposal aims to curb crashes. Another local, Christian Amato, backed the plan, citing past safety gains.
On March 25, 2022, Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly criticized the Department of Transportation’s proposal for a 'road diet' on Riverdale Avenue. The plan, discussed before Community Board 8 or Dinowitz himself, drew fire for what Dinowitz called 'unacceptable' and lacking transparency. The matter, titled 'Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,' centers on a traffic-calming redesign to address frequent crashes. Dinowitz stated, 'I'm not against the plan, because I don't know what it is,' but demanded better outreach. Christian Amato, another local politician, voiced strong support, referencing positive results from Morris Park Avenue. The DOT confirmed the proposal includes a bike lane and seeks community feedback. No formal council vote has occurred. The bill’s safety impact was not assessed.
- Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-03-25
Jeffrey Dinowitz Supports Transparency and Safety in DOT Plans▸Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
-
Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-03-25
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505525,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Res 0002-2022Dinowitz Supports Fare Parity and Expanded Paratransit Access▸City Council calls for Albany to extend and expand the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot. The resolution demands fare parity, no ride caps, and equal service for disabled New Yorkers. Lawmakers say current limits are unjust and restrict mobility.
Resolution 0002-2022, filed at session's end, came before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 10, 2022. The measure urges passage of S.4037/A.5896, which would 'extend and expand the scope of the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot Program.' Council Member Justin L. Brannan led sponsorship, joined by Ayala, Menin, Louis, Hanif, Hudson, Bottcher, Farías, Brooks-Powers, and Brewer. The resolution slams service caps and fare surcharges, calling them 'inequitable and unjust.' It demands that paratransit users get the same fare, hours, and ride freedom as subway and bus riders. The bill would end rationing and financial barriers for disabled New Yorkers who rely on Access-A-Ride. The Council’s action highlights the systemic barriers faced by vulnerable road users and presses for equal, unrestricted access.
-
File Res 0002-2022,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Slams Snow Plow on Major Deegan▸A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
- Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-03-25
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505525,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Res 0002-2022Dinowitz Supports Fare Parity and Expanded Paratransit Access▸City Council calls for Albany to extend and expand the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot. The resolution demands fare parity, no ride caps, and equal service for disabled New Yorkers. Lawmakers say current limits are unjust and restrict mobility.
Resolution 0002-2022, filed at session's end, came before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 10, 2022. The measure urges passage of S.4037/A.5896, which would 'extend and expand the scope of the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot Program.' Council Member Justin L. Brannan led sponsorship, joined by Ayala, Menin, Louis, Hanif, Hudson, Bottcher, Farías, Brooks-Powers, and Brewer. The resolution slams service caps and fare surcharges, calling them 'inequitable and unjust.' It demands that paratransit users get the same fare, hours, and ride freedom as subway and bus riders. The bill would end rationing and financial barriers for disabled New Yorkers who rely on Access-A-Ride. The Council’s action highlights the systemic barriers faced by vulnerable road users and presses for equal, unrestricted access.
-
File Res 0002-2022,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
-
Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Slams Snow Plow on Major Deegan▸A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Res 0002-2022Dinowitz Supports Fare Parity and Expanded Paratransit Access▸City Council calls for Albany to extend and expand the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot. The resolution demands fare parity, no ride caps, and equal service for disabled New Yorkers. Lawmakers say current limits are unjust and restrict mobility.
Resolution 0002-2022, filed at session's end, came before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 10, 2022. The measure urges passage of S.4037/A.5896, which would 'extend and expand the scope of the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot Program.' Council Member Justin L. Brannan led sponsorship, joined by Ayala, Menin, Louis, Hanif, Hudson, Bottcher, Farías, Brooks-Powers, and Brewer. The resolution slams service caps and fare surcharges, calling them 'inequitable and unjust.' It demands that paratransit users get the same fare, hours, and ride freedom as subway and bus riders. The bill would end rationing and financial barriers for disabled New Yorkers who rely on Access-A-Ride. The Council’s action highlights the systemic barriers faced by vulnerable road users and presses for equal, unrestricted access.
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File Res 0002-2022,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Slams Snow Plow on Major Deegan▸A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
City Council calls for Albany to extend and expand the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot. The resolution demands fare parity, no ride caps, and equal service for disabled New Yorkers. Lawmakers say current limits are unjust and restrict mobility.
Resolution 0002-2022, filed at session's end, came before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on February 10, 2022. The measure urges passage of S.4037/A.5896, which would 'extend and expand the scope of the MTA On-Demand E-Hail Paratransit Pilot Program.' Council Member Justin L. Brannan led sponsorship, joined by Ayala, Menin, Louis, Hanif, Hudson, Bottcher, Farías, Brooks-Powers, and Brewer. The resolution slams service caps and fare surcharges, calling them 'inequitable and unjust.' It demands that paratransit users get the same fare, hours, and ride freedom as subway and bus riders. The bill would end rationing and financial barriers for disabled New Yorkers who rely on Access-A-Ride. The Council’s action highlights the systemic barriers faced by vulnerable road users and presses for equal, unrestricted access.
- File Res 0002-2022, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2022-02-10
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Slams Snow Plow on Major Deegan▸A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Sedan Slams Snow Plow on Major Deegan▸A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A sedan crashed into the back of a snow plow on Major Deegan Expressway. The 41-year-old driver was thrown partway out. He died from head trauma and severe bleeding. Another man, 43, suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. Night swallowed the scene.
A deadly crash unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:04 a.m. when a sedan struck the rear of a snow plow. According to the police report, the sedan's 41-year-old driver was partially ejected and died at the scene from head trauma and severe bleeding. A 43-year-old man in the snow plow suffered back injuries but survived. The report lists both drivers as licensed and traveling straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The sedan's front end struck the snow plow's rear, crushing metal and ending a life in the cold dark. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496246, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
Ambulance Turns Left, Kills Pedestrian in Bronx▸A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A Ford ambulance turned left on East Gun Hill Road. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. He died where he fell. The vehicle showed no damage. The street stayed silent. The man’s body lay broken from head to heel.
A fatal crash occurred at East Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue in the Bronx. A Ford ambulance, making a left turn, struck a 56-year-old man in the intersection. According to the police report, 'A Ford ambulance turned left. Its bumper struck a 56-year-old man in the dark. No damage to the vehicle. The man died where he fell, his body broken from head to heel.' The pedestrian was killed on impact. The data lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The ambulance occupants were not reported injured.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491529, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15