About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 39
▸ Crush Injuries 30
▸ Severe Bleeding 22
▸ Severe Lacerations 27
▸ Concussion 39
▸ Whiplash 170
▸ Contusion/Bruise 201
▸ Abrasion 146
▸ Pain/Nausea 70
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in AD 84
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White RAM Pickup (348KCS) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray BMW Sedan (LTJ8531) – 64 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Lambo Spor (34V626) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 Gray BMW Sedan (KGALLEGO) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Crosswalk, Bronx. The driver kept going.
AD 84: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 8, 2025
Just after 3 PM at Spofford Ave and Manida St, a driver in a 2017 Mercedes SUV going straight hit a 29-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. She suffered severe lacerations and a serious injury CrashID 4847260.
The count won’t let you look away
Since 2022, 39 people have been killed on these streets, with 4,469 injured in crashes across Assembly District 84 NYC Open Data.
Year to date, deaths stand at 8, up from 6 at this point last year; crashes are 1,412 versus 1,525; injuries 993 versus 1,031 PeriodStats.
Midnight and 1 AM together account for 8 deaths in this district since 2022, a blunt mark of danger after dark small-geo analysis.
Corners that keep breaking people
Bruckner Boulevard is a repeat hotspot, as is the Major Deegan Expressway top locations. On Bruckner, a 32-year-old mother was killed while crossing at Leggett Ave in a hit‑and‑run, police said NY Daily News ABC7 New York Post.
Police records keep circling the same causes: driver inattention and failure to yield. At Spofford and Manida, both were logged by police in the crosswalk crash above CrashID 4847260. At E 149 St and Brook Ave, a bus driver making a left turn killed a 57‑year‑old man on a bike CrashID 4795059. On Oak Point Ave at Coster St, a box‑truck driver starting from parking killed a 61‑year‑old man in the roadway CrashID 4807051. On Barry St and Tiffany St, a dump‑truck driver turning right killed a 29‑year‑old man on an e‑bike CrashID 4652722.
Nights are long. Trucks are heavy. Bodies lose.
The district’s own data flags heavy vehicles and nighttime conditions as persistent threats analysis hints. The cases above show truck and bus drivers in three separate fatal crashes. These are not outliers; they are the record.
Near E 149 St, the toll piles up. A 70‑year‑old man crossing outside an intersection was killed on East 149 St in 2023 CrashID 4623120. In 2024, police say a taxi driver going straight killed a 61‑year‑old man eastbound on East 149 St CrashID 4735638.
What leaders do — or don’t — is on the tape
City officials say lower speed limits save lives. “A driver’s speed can mean the difference between life and death… the speed limit reductions we are making will help protect everyone who shares our busy streets,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez NYC DOT.
Here, the levers sit in Albany and City Hall. Assembly Member Amanda Septimo represents this district. She is listed as a co‑sponsor of A 2299, a bill to require intelligent speed assistance when a driver racks up points or camera tickets Open States. On S 8344, which moved to extend and fix school‑zone speed laws, the record shows she was excused on a key vote Open States.
Fix the corners. Slow the turns. Cut the speed.
The map points to specific remedies. Hardened turns and leading pedestrian intervals at Bruckner Boulevard crossings. Daylighting and refuge islands on East 149 St. Nighttime enforcement at deadly hours. And truck‑routing and turn‑safety for industrial edges like Oak Point and Hunts Point — the scenes of multiple truck kills.
The broader steps are ready. Lower more speed limits. Install speed limiters for repeat offenders through A 2299. Then hold to it. One crosswalk at a time. One turn at a time.
Take one step now. Tell city and state leaders to act — and keep calling until the street outside your door changes. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions — Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-08
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- NYC DOT home (Commissioner statement referenced), NYC DOT, Published 2024-10-09
Fix the Problem
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo
District 84
Other Representatives
Council Member Diana I. Ayala
District 8
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
▸ Other Geographies
AD 84 Assembly District 84 sits in Bronx, Precinct 40, District 8, SD 29.
It contains Mott Haven-Port Morris, Melrose, Hunts Point, Concourse-Concourse Village, Yankee Stadium-Macombs Dam Park, Bronx CB1, Bronx CB2, Bronx CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 84
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Motorcyclist hurt on Willis Avenue Bridge▸Dec 6 - The driver of a motorcycle turned left on the Willis Avenue Bridge and crashed. Police recorded driver inattention. The 24-year-old rider suffered severe bleeding to his leg and was partially ejected in the Bronx.
A 24-year-old man driving a motorcycle crashed while making a left on the Willis Avenue Bridge in the Bronx. He was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. “According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists the motorcycle traveling south with front-end impact and damage. No other people were listed as injured. Location tags reference the Major Deegan Expressway and the 40th Precinct. This was a single-vehicle crash with driver error recorded. The driver held a New York license. The data does not name any other contributing factor before the driver’s inattention.
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Rear impact to Bronx taxi injures two▸Nov 11 - Northbound on the Major Deegan, a driver in a taxi took a hit to the back end. The right‑rear passenger, 34, and the driver, 33, were hurt with crush injuries to the back. Another vehicle was involved. Police logged rear damage.
Two people were injured in a crash involving a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 6:15 p.m. A 34-year-old right-rear passenger and a 33-year-old driver reported crush injuries to the back. According to the police report, the driver of the 2022 Toyota taxi was “Going Straight Ahead” northbound, and the cab showed “Center Back End” impact and damage. Another vehicle was involved, and the report listed its type as “Unspecified.” The police report did not record any contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The location falls within the 40th Precinct and Council District 8.
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Merging driver collides with parked taxi on Bruckner▸Nov 9 - A collision on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging north. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe leg cuts. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A crash on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging northbound. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver were listed with unspecified injuries, as were other occupants. According to the police report, the taxi was parked and the other driver was merging northbound when the collision occurred. The report notes impact to the taxi's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Westbound box truck driver injures 68-year-old on 149th▸Oct 28 - A box truck driver headed west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man near Third Avenue. Right-front bumper impact. He suffered a hip and leg fracture. Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited for the driver.
A driver in a box truck hit a 68-year-old man on E 149 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. The truck was traveling west. Impact came at the right front bumper, and the man suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the driver’s contributing factor was listed as View Obstructed/Limited. Police also recorded the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact and damage to the right front quarter panel. The record names no other contributing factors for the driver. The crash injured one pedestrian; the driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified injuries.
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SUV driver hits woman at Spofford and Manida▸Oct 3 - A northbound SUV driver on Spofford hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Manida in the Bronx. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At about 7:12 p.m. at Spofford Avenue and Manida Street in the Bronx, a driver in an SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 29-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the vehicle’s center front. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver, a 57-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the sole occupant. The SUV showed front-end damage. The crash is logged as collision ID 4847260 in the 41st Precinct.
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Speeding Taxi Driver Hurt Turning Left▸Oct 3 - A taxi driver took the left too fast on Grand Concourse at East 158 Street. He crashed. He suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
On Grand Concourse at East 158 Street in the Bronx, a taxi driver crashed while making a left turn. He was speeding. The 65-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and turning left in a 2022 Ford taxi. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. Damage was recorded at the left front bumper. The crash was logged in the 44th Precinct, ZIP 10451. No further injuries were detailed in the report.
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Back-end crash injures Bronx SUV driver, passenger▸Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Dec 6 - The driver of a motorcycle turned left on the Willis Avenue Bridge and crashed. Police recorded driver inattention. The 24-year-old rider suffered severe bleeding to his leg and was partially ejected in the Bronx.
A 24-year-old man driving a motorcycle crashed while making a left on the Willis Avenue Bridge in the Bronx. He was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg. “According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The report lists the motorcycle traveling south with front-end impact and damage. No other people were listed as injured. Location tags reference the Major Deegan Expressway and the 40th Precinct. This was a single-vehicle crash with driver error recorded. The driver held a New York license. The data does not name any other contributing factor before the driver’s inattention.
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Rear impact to Bronx taxi injures two▸Nov 11 - Northbound on the Major Deegan, a driver in a taxi took a hit to the back end. The right‑rear passenger, 34, and the driver, 33, were hurt with crush injuries to the back. Another vehicle was involved. Police logged rear damage.
Two people were injured in a crash involving a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 6:15 p.m. A 34-year-old right-rear passenger and a 33-year-old driver reported crush injuries to the back. According to the police report, the driver of the 2022 Toyota taxi was “Going Straight Ahead” northbound, and the cab showed “Center Back End” impact and damage. Another vehicle was involved, and the report listed its type as “Unspecified.” The police report did not record any contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The location falls within the 40th Precinct and Council District 8.
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Merging driver collides with parked taxi on Bruckner▸Nov 9 - A collision on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging north. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe leg cuts. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A crash on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging northbound. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver were listed with unspecified injuries, as were other occupants. According to the police report, the taxi was parked and the other driver was merging northbound when the collision occurred. The report notes impact to the taxi's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Westbound box truck driver injures 68-year-old on 149th▸Oct 28 - A box truck driver headed west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man near Third Avenue. Right-front bumper impact. He suffered a hip and leg fracture. Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited for the driver.
A driver in a box truck hit a 68-year-old man on E 149 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. The truck was traveling west. Impact came at the right front bumper, and the man suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the driver’s contributing factor was listed as View Obstructed/Limited. Police also recorded the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact and damage to the right front quarter panel. The record names no other contributing factors for the driver. The crash injured one pedestrian; the driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified injuries.
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SUV driver hits woman at Spofford and Manida▸Oct 3 - A northbound SUV driver on Spofford hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Manida in the Bronx. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At about 7:12 p.m. at Spofford Avenue and Manida Street in the Bronx, a driver in an SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 29-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the vehicle’s center front. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver, a 57-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the sole occupant. The SUV showed front-end damage. The crash is logged as collision ID 4847260 in the 41st Precinct.
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Speeding Taxi Driver Hurt Turning Left▸Oct 3 - A taxi driver took the left too fast on Grand Concourse at East 158 Street. He crashed. He suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
On Grand Concourse at East 158 Street in the Bronx, a taxi driver crashed while making a left turn. He was speeding. The 65-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and turning left in a 2022 Ford taxi. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. Damage was recorded at the left front bumper. The crash was logged in the 44th Precinct, ZIP 10451. No further injuries were detailed in the report.
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Back-end crash injures Bronx SUV driver, passenger▸Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Nov 11 - Northbound on the Major Deegan, a driver in a taxi took a hit to the back end. The right‑rear passenger, 34, and the driver, 33, were hurt with crush injuries to the back. Another vehicle was involved. Police logged rear damage.
Two people were injured in a crash involving a taxi on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 6:15 p.m. A 34-year-old right-rear passenger and a 33-year-old driver reported crush injuries to the back. According to the police report, the driver of the 2022 Toyota taxi was “Going Straight Ahead” northbound, and the cab showed “Center Back End” impact and damage. Another vehicle was involved, and the report listed its type as “Unspecified.” The police report did not record any contributing factors or driver errors for this crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured. The location falls within the 40th Precinct and Council District 8.
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Merging driver collides with parked taxi on Bruckner▸Nov 9 - A collision on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging north. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe leg cuts. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A crash on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging northbound. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver were listed with unspecified injuries, as were other occupants. According to the police report, the taxi was parked and the other driver was merging northbound when the collision occurred. The report notes impact to the taxi's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Westbound box truck driver injures 68-year-old on 149th▸Oct 28 - A box truck driver headed west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man near Third Avenue. Right-front bumper impact. He suffered a hip and leg fracture. Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited for the driver.
A driver in a box truck hit a 68-year-old man on E 149 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. The truck was traveling west. Impact came at the right front bumper, and the man suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the driver’s contributing factor was listed as View Obstructed/Limited. Police also recorded the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact and damage to the right front quarter panel. The record names no other contributing factors for the driver. The crash injured one pedestrian; the driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified injuries.
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SUV driver hits woman at Spofford and Manida▸Oct 3 - A northbound SUV driver on Spofford hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Manida in the Bronx. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At about 7:12 p.m. at Spofford Avenue and Manida Street in the Bronx, a driver in an SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 29-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the vehicle’s center front. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver, a 57-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the sole occupant. The SUV showed front-end damage. The crash is logged as collision ID 4847260 in the 41st Precinct.
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Speeding Taxi Driver Hurt Turning Left▸Oct 3 - A taxi driver took the left too fast on Grand Concourse at East 158 Street. He crashed. He suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
On Grand Concourse at East 158 Street in the Bronx, a taxi driver crashed while making a left turn. He was speeding. The 65-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and turning left in a 2022 Ford taxi. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. Damage was recorded at the left front bumper. The crash was logged in the 44th Precinct, ZIP 10451. No further injuries were detailed in the report.
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Back-end crash injures Bronx SUV driver, passenger▸Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Nov 9 - A collision on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging north. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe leg cuts. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.
A crash on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a parked taxi and a driver merging northbound. A 47-year-old driver suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 21-year-old driver were listed with unspecified injuries, as were other occupants. According to the police report, the taxi was parked and the other driver was merging northbound when the collision occurred. The report notes impact to the taxi's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. No helmet or signal issues were cited.
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Westbound box truck driver injures 68-year-old on 149th▸Oct 28 - A box truck driver headed west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man near Third Avenue. Right-front bumper impact. He suffered a hip and leg fracture. Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited for the driver.
A driver in a box truck hit a 68-year-old man on E 149 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. The truck was traveling west. Impact came at the right front bumper, and the man suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the driver’s contributing factor was listed as View Obstructed/Limited. Police also recorded the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact and damage to the right front quarter panel. The record names no other contributing factors for the driver. The crash injured one pedestrian; the driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified injuries.
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SUV driver hits woman at Spofford and Manida▸Oct 3 - A northbound SUV driver on Spofford hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Manida in the Bronx. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At about 7:12 p.m. at Spofford Avenue and Manida Street in the Bronx, a driver in an SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 29-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the vehicle’s center front. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver, a 57-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the sole occupant. The SUV showed front-end damage. The crash is logged as collision ID 4847260 in the 41st Precinct.
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Speeding Taxi Driver Hurt Turning Left▸Oct 3 - A taxi driver took the left too fast on Grand Concourse at East 158 Street. He crashed. He suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
On Grand Concourse at East 158 Street in the Bronx, a taxi driver crashed while making a left turn. He was speeding. The 65-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and turning left in a 2022 Ford taxi. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. Damage was recorded at the left front bumper. The crash was logged in the 44th Precinct, ZIP 10451. No further injuries were detailed in the report.
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Back-end crash injures Bronx SUV driver, passenger▸Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Oct 28 - A box truck driver headed west on East 149th hit a 68-year-old man near Third Avenue. Right-front bumper impact. He suffered a hip and leg fracture. Police recorded View Obstructed/Limited for the driver.
A driver in a box truck hit a 68-year-old man on E 149 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. The truck was traveling west. Impact came at the right front bumper, and the man suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture but was conscious. According to the police report, the driver’s contributing factor was listed as View Obstructed/Limited. Police also recorded the vehicle going straight ahead at the time of impact and damage to the right front quarter panel. The record names no other contributing factors for the driver. The crash injured one pedestrian; the driver and a passenger were listed with unspecified injuries.
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SUV driver hits woman at Spofford and Manida▸Oct 3 - A northbound SUV driver on Spofford hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Manida in the Bronx. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At about 7:12 p.m. at Spofford Avenue and Manida Street in the Bronx, a driver in an SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 29-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the vehicle’s center front. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver, a 57-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the sole occupant. The SUV showed front-end damage. The crash is logged as collision ID 4847260 in the 41st Precinct.
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Speeding Taxi Driver Hurt Turning Left▸Oct 3 - A taxi driver took the left too fast on Grand Concourse at East 158 Street. He crashed. He suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
On Grand Concourse at East 158 Street in the Bronx, a taxi driver crashed while making a left turn. He was speeding. The 65-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and turning left in a 2022 Ford taxi. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. Damage was recorded at the left front bumper. The crash was logged in the 44th Precinct, ZIP 10451. No further injuries were detailed in the report.
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Back-end crash injures Bronx SUV driver, passenger▸Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Oct 3 - A northbound SUV driver on Spofford hit a 29-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at Manida in the Bronx. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
At about 7:12 p.m. at Spofford Avenue and Manida Street in the Bronx, a driver in an SUV traveling north and going straight hit a 29-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the point of impact was the vehicle’s center front. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver, a 57-year-old woman licensed in New York, was the sole occupant. The SUV showed front-end damage. The crash is logged as collision ID 4847260 in the 41st Precinct.
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Speeding Taxi Driver Hurt Turning Left▸Oct 3 - A taxi driver took the left too fast on Grand Concourse at East 158 Street. He crashed. He suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
On Grand Concourse at East 158 Street in the Bronx, a taxi driver crashed while making a left turn. He was speeding. The 65-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and turning left in a 2022 Ford taxi. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. Damage was recorded at the left front bumper. The crash was logged in the 44th Precinct, ZIP 10451. No further injuries were detailed in the report.
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Back-end crash injures Bronx SUV driver, passenger▸Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
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Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Oct 3 - A taxi driver took the left too fast on Grand Concourse at East 158 Street. He crashed. He suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
On Grand Concourse at East 158 Street in the Bronx, a taxi driver crashed while making a left turn. He was speeding. The 65-year-old driver suffered neck and crush injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and turning left in a 2022 Ford taxi. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. Damage was recorded at the left front bumper. The crash was logged in the 44th Precinct, ZIP 10451. No further injuries were detailed in the report.
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Back-end crash injures Bronx SUV driver, passenger▸Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
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Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Sep 24 - A driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the back on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.
Two people were hurt when a driver in a 2016 Mazda SUV was hit in the center back end on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl. The 31-year-old driver and a 35-year-old front passenger reported back crush injuries. "According to the police report, the point of impact was the center rear." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and no driver errors such as Failure to Yield were noted. A second vehicle is listed with no make, model, or driver information.
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SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Blvd▸Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
22
Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
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Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.
Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.
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Bronx driver hits man crossing with signal▸Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
22
Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
3
Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
27
Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
26
Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
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SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.
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Driver's Failure to Yield Kills Pedestrian, Cyclist▸Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
22
Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
3
Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
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Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
26
Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.
A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
22
Truck backs into man on Bryant▸Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
3
Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
27
Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
26
Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.
A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.
3
Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway▸Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
27
Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
26
Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
-
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
-
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.
A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.
27
Failure to Yield Injures Elderly Passenger▸Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
26
Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
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Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
-
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 27 - Two drivers collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old passenger took the hit. Crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police recorded failure to yield and aggressive driving.
At 2:09 pm, the driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The sedan’s 67-year-old male driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage” contributed to the crash. Damage reports list center-front damage to the SUV and right-front damage to the sedan. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The 67-year-old driver is listed as licensed in Alabama.
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Two Sedans Collide; Driver Suffers Crush Injuries▸Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
-
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
-
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.
Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.
22
Improper Lane Use Injures Bronx E-Bike Rider▸Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
-
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
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Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.
A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.
13
Two Mopeds Collide on E 135 St▸Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
-
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
-
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.
According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.
9
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing With Signal▸Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
-
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
-
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.
Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.
3
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx▸Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
-
Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
-
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jul 3 - A Mustang slammed into six people on a Bronx sidewalk. The car tore through scaffolding. The driver and passenger ran. Victims landed in the hospital. Metal twisted. Voices rose in pain and panic.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-03), a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians at Courtlandt Avenue and East 149th Street in the Bronx. The car hit one person while turning, then five more, before crashing into scaffolding. The driver and passenger fled on foot. Photos showed the Mustang with heavy front-end damage and no license plates. Witnesses described chaos and fear: "People were yelling, were in pain, so yelling, crying, it was very upsetting." The six victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and raises questions about vehicle identification and enforcement.
- Mustang Hits Six Pedestrians In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-07-03
28
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians▸Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
-
Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians,
ABC7,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 28 - A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.
ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.
- Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17