Bronx CB6: riders down, promises pending

Apr 15 - A distracted, unlicensed e-scooter driver crashed on East Fordham Road. The 35-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. Driver inattention led to the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 MCY e-scooter traveling east on East Fordham Road in the Bronx crashed at 8:40 PM. The male driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash ejected a 35-year-old female passenger, who sustained a level 3 head injury and internal complaints. The report lists the point of impact as 'Other' with damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The data highlights the danger posed by distracted, unlicensed operation of motorized vehicles with passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - Two SUVs collided on East Tremont Avenue. A rear passenger suffered elbow and arm injuries, left in shock. The crash stemmed from one vehicle passing too closely, striking the other’s left side doors. Impact caused internal injuries without ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on East Tremont Avenue involving two SUVs traveling west. One SUV was parked before the crash, while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the parked SUV. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. A 40-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with internal complaints and shock noted. She was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the parked vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights the dangers of close-passing maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered a neck contusion after crashing on Daly Avenue in the Bronx. The rider was conscious and not ejected. Police cite pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor, with no vehicle involvement reported.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Daly Avenue in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 16:31. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," indicating confusion involving the bicyclist but does not cite any vehicle driver errors. The crash involved only the bicyclist, with no other vehicles directly implicated. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike. No helmet use or crossing signal issues were noted as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's center front end, consistent with a solo crash scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Apr 11 - Council targets hidden plates. Bill makes it a crime to park, stop, or drive with covered tags. Fines reach $1,000. Jail time possible. Committee weighs action. Streets demand accountability.

Int 0766-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on April 11, 2024. The bill reads: “prohibiting the parking, standing, stopping, or operation of a motor vehicle with obscured or defaced license plates.” Council Member Oswald Feliz leads, joined by Holden, Bottcher, Gennaro, Marte, Restler, Ung, and Paladino. The bill sets fines up to $1,000 and possible jail for violators. Each offense is a misdemeanor. The council aims to strip cover for reckless drivers, making it harder to dodge tickets and accountability. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear: end the shield for lawless driving.

• File Int 0766-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Apr 10 - A 26-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after a box truck turned improperly on Beaumont Avenue. The truck’s right front bumper struck the bike’s center front end, causing bruising and contusions to the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beaumont Avenue at 17:20. A box truck traveling north struck a bicyclist also heading north. The truck driver committed the error of "Turning Improperly," resulting in a collision where the truck’s right front bumper impacted the bike’s center front end. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2013 ISU truck with two occupants. The report explicitly cites the truck driver’s improper turn as the contributing factor, with no mention of any contributing factors from the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 6 - A southbound SUV struck the rear of a pickup truck on Bronx River Parkway. Three occupants in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at 13:50. A 2022 Mazda SUV traveling southbound rear-ended a 2022 Ford pickup truck also heading south. The SUV's driver, a 61-year-old woman, along with two passengers aged 65 and 80, sustained head injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, specifically noting the front passenger's involvement with these errors. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the pickup's center front end. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the victims, focusing solely on driver errors and systemic dangers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - A sedan cut across lanes on Bronx River Parkway. It struck a pick-up and an SUV. Four SUV occupants suffered neck and leg injuries. The crash left doors crushed. Unsafe lane changing caused the wreck.

According to the police report, a sedan changed lanes unsafely on Bronx River Parkway and collided with a pick-up truck and an SUV. The sedan's left front quarter panel hit the side doors of the other vehicles. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Four people in the SUV were injured: a 65-year-old man with knee and leg injuries, and three passengers aged 9, 11, and 38 with neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The police report attributes the crash to driver error, with no contributing factors assigned to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - 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 2024-03-27

Mar 27 - 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 2024-03-27

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 18 - A sedan driver in the Bronx rear-ended another vehicle on East 180 Street. The collision caused a neck fracture and dislocation to the driver of the striking vehicle. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A female driver of a 2005 sedan traveling north struck the right front bumper of another sedan going west. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, with driver inattention and distraction also noted. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 39-year-old woman, sustained a neck fracture and dislocation but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The report highlights driver errors, specifically tailgating and failure to yield, as the causes of this collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - An SUV traveling south struck an e-scooter merging on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way by the scooter rider were noted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:47 on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. A 2015 SUV traveling south went straight ahead and collided with an e-scooter merging in the same direction. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end and the e-scooter's center back end. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, entering shock. The report cites alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the SUV and the back end of the e-scooter.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan making a left turn on East 187 Street. The sedan driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the impact, striking the bike’s left front bumper and injuring the rider’s lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 187 Street around 1:00 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling west straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 44-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the sedan driver’s contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." The impact point was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, with no mention of helmet use or other victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The sedan showed no damage, while the e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe turning maneuvers in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 12 - A man on a bike struck the side of an ambulance on East Tremont Avenue. He flew, his face hit the street, blood pooled. Two drivers looked away. The street did not. Driver inattention shadowed the morning, leaving flesh broken.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old man riding a bike collided with the right side doors of an ambulance on East Tremont Avenue near Bronx Park Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m. The bicyclist was ejected, suffering severe bleeding and facial injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both involved drivers. The narrative describes the cyclist flying after impact, his face meeting the street, and blood pooling at the scene. No other contributing factors are cited. The report does not mention any cyclist behavior as a cause. The focus remains on driver inattention as the primary systemic danger leading to this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - A bus struck a sedan from behind on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious. Police cite the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Avenue near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 3:55 PM. A bus traveling north rear-ended a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the bus and the center back end of the sedan. The bus driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and was semiconscious after the crash. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim. The collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - 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

Mar 4 - A sedan collision in the Bronx left a 29-year-old female rear passenger with a head contusion. The crash, caused by driver inattention, struck the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 4469 Park Avenue in the Bronx shortly after midnight. The collision involved multiple sedans, with the primary impact on the left rear bumper of a parked Chevrolet sedan. The driver error cited was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which led to the collision. A 29-year-old female occupant seated as a left rear passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report notes no ejection from the vehicle. The damage to the vehicles included the left rear quarter panel and left side doors, indicating a side impact. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were listed, focusing the cause on driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19