Hit, Run, Forgotten: Bronx Streets Still Kill with Impunity

A bicyclist driving north on River Avenue struck a pedestrian not in the roadway. Both suffered contusions and bruises. The crash occurred amid unsafe speed and aggressive driving during a police pursuit, causing knee and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist driving north on River Avenue was involved in a collision with a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. Both individuals sustained injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with the bicyclist suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and the pedestrian injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike, which was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was also conscious and injured outside the roadway. The crash impact was at the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage at the same location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 72-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, at 11:22 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan traveling south struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the impact. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls and yield to pedestrians legally crossing, directly leading to the injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A box truck hit stopped cars on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 25-year-old sedan driver took a blow to the face. Rear-end impacts left metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck a line of vehicles that were slowing or stopped in traffic. The crash involved a box truck, two SUVs, and a sedan. The 25-year-old male sedan driver suffered facial contusions and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes that SUVs were slowing or stopping, and the sedan was stopped in traffic when hit. Contributing factors are listed as unspecified. The pattern of rear-end impacts points to a failure by drivers to maintain distance or attention. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.

Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0647-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

A 72-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a driver failed to yield and struck him while crossing with the signal. The crash occurred on Claremont Parkway, highlighting driver inattention and failure to yield as critical factors.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:00 PM on Claremont Parkway. A 72-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling east. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to yield to the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to pay attention and yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A sedan traveling north struck a 16-year-old bicyclist from behind on Townsend Avenue. The teen was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police cited aggressive driving and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Townsend Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist, striking him at the center back end. The bicyclist, a 16-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies aggressive driving and following too closely by the sedan driver as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan showed no vehicle damage and was going straight ahead before the crash. This collision highlights driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and failure to maintain a safe following distance, as the primary causes of injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Eighteen-year-old e-scooter driver slammed into a turning vehicle on East Clarke Place. Back injured. Shock. Pain. Police cite traffic control disregard. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on East Clarke Place at 13:30. The e-scooter, heading north, collided with a vehicle making a right turn. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The rider suffered back injuries and shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. No ejection occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. This crash underscores the risk when traffic controls are ignored and vulnerable road users face turning vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.

• File Int 0448-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Two vehicles crashed on Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx, injuring two rear-seat passengers. The impact struck the sedan’s right side, causing concussions and abrasions. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard contributed to the violent collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:52 AM on Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2019 BMW sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west. The sedan was struck on its right side doors, sustaining damage to the right rear quarter panel. The SUV impacted the sedan with its center front end. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two male rear passengers in the sedan, ages 20 and 24, were injured. The 20-year-old suffered a concussion, and the 24-year-old sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls—as key causes, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two vehicles collided on West 168 Street in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered back abrasions but was conscious and restrained. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 AM on West 168 Street near Woodycrest Avenue in the Bronx. A 2022 Chevrolet SUV traveling west collided with a 2021 BMW sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with back abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The data highlights driver error in speed management as the primary cause, with no victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A Chevy SUV barreled into a freight truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver, unbelted and distracted, died alone at the scene. The truck slowed; the SUV did not. Metal, glass, and blood marked the highway’s edge.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway crashed straight into the rear of a slowing freight truck. The sole occupant, a 38-year-old male driver, suffered fatal head injuries and internal bleeding, dying at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the truck's center rear while the truck was slowing or stopping. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states, 'A Chevy SUV drove straight into a slowing freight truck. The driver, 38, unbelted, struck his head. Internal bleeding. No one else in the car. He died there, alone, before the lights came.' The data highlights driver distraction as the critical factor in this deadly collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 59-year-old man was struck at a marked crosswalk on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:05 AM on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. A 59-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2015 model vehicle registered in New Jersey. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver's failure to yield and distraction leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.

Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.

• File Int 0037-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

A sedan traveling west struck an eastbound e-bike on East 167 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 20-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:02 on East 167 Street near Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling westbound collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 20-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The sedan’s front end struck the e-bike’s left front bumper, with damage centered on the sedan’s front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment, but these factors were not listed as contributing causes. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08