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Jun 23 - Three vehicles crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 40-year-old driver suffered facial abrasions. Police cite illness and vehicular factors. Metal and glass met. Systemic danger left its mark.

According to the police report, two SUVs and a pickup truck collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 13:25. The crash injured a 40-year-old male driver, who sustained facial abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Illness' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, pointing to driver-related errors or conditions that affected control. Impact struck the center back end of one SUV, the left side doors of another, and the front of the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The data highlights driver errors and systemic risks on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - SUV slammed front-first into another car on Major Deegan. Driver, 30, took neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck another vehicle head-on at the center front on the Major Deegan Expressway. The 30-year-old male driver suffered neck trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to a driver or vehicle-related error beyond common violations. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any victim actions as contributing factors. The crash highlights the impact and injury caused by vehicle and driver-related danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - SUV struck parked sedan on Sedgwick Avenue. Two passengers inside SUV suffered head and arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a parked sedan at 2701 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx at 1:33 AM. Two SUV passengers, a 21-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man, were injured. The woman suffered a head injury and whiplash; the man had a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No actions by the victims contributed to the crash. The incident underscores driver error and systemic risk at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A sedan making an illegal U-turn struck a southbound moped on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at midnight. A 2016 Toyota sedan was making a U-turn when it collided head-on with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan's center front end and the moped's center front end both sustained damage. The moped driver was conscious at the scene but injured. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A northbound sedan struck the rear of a station wagon SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. Two rear-seat passengers in the SUV suffered chest and head injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, at 3:44 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2021 Honda sedan traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the center back end of a 2017 Cadillac SUV also traveling north. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and center back end damage to the SUV. Two passengers seated in the rear of the SUV, a 21-year-old female and a 20-year-old male, were injured with chest and head trauma, respectively. Both complained of whiplash and were conscious after the crash. They were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for both injured occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts on highways and the injuries sustained by vehicle occupants even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - SUV turned right on Bailey Avenue. Hit moped going straight. Fifteen-year-old passenger thrown, head injured. Driver inexperience and bad lane use listed. Both drivers unlicensed. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, an unlicensed driver in a Jeep SUV made a right turn on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx and struck a southbound Zhilo moped at 8:35 p.m. The SUV's right side doors collided with the moped's front. The moped carried two people. A 15-year-old female passenger was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both the SUV and moped drivers were unlicensed. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The injured passenger was conscious but suffered serious trauma.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - An SUV traveling east struck a sedan moving south on Tibbet Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered an elbow injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The crash exposed risks from driver errors and road conditions.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors by an eastbound SUV on Tibbet Avenue near West 238 Street in the Bronx at 4:30 p.m. The sedan’s driver reported pain and nausea and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining inside the vehicle with safety equipment engaged. The SUV impacted the sedan with its left front bumper, damaging its center front end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver, but no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors are noted. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants to side impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 9 - Two sedans crashed at Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries. The collision occurred as one vehicle made a left turn while the other proceeded straight. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: a 2013 BMW making a left turn southwest and a 2013 Honda traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front quarter panels. The 21-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, suffering neck trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The BMW driver held a learner's permit, while the Honda driver was licensed. The collision highlights the dangers of left-turn maneuvers against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Albany lawmakers passed a bill to quadruple red light cameras in New York City. The cap jumps from 150 to 600 intersections. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie led the move. The street sweeper camera bill died. Streets stay dangerous. Enforcement rises.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to expand red light cameras from 150 to 600 intersections. The bill, steered by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (District 83), marks a major shift in automated enforcement. The matter summary states: 'State legislators are expected to pass a dramatic expansion of red light cameras at New York City intersections.' Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, 'People shouldn’t run red lights... when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died.' Heastie controlled the vote. A separate bill to ticket cars blocking street sweepers failed to reach the floor. Advocates pushed for both measures, but only the camera expansion passed. The next legislative session is in January.

• More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - A 60-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a bike traveling east on Broadway in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered bruising and injuries to her entire body. The crash resulted from the cyclist's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Broadway near West 228 Street in the Bronx. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when she was hit by a cyclist traveling eastbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the cyclist. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The bike showed no damage, indicating a collision impact centered on the front end of the bicycle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. This incident highlights the dangers posed by cyclists failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 23 - A box truck changing lanes struck a Jeep sedan traveling north on Bailey Avenue. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries. The driver’s unsafe lane change triggered the collision, causing internal injuries to all vehicle occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 2820 Bailey Avenue. A box truck was changing lanes northbound when it collided with the right front bumper of a Jeep sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan carried three occupants: a 26-year-old male driver, a 32-year-old male front passenger, and a 26-year-old female middle front passenger. All three were injured with back injuries and internal complaints but were conscious and not ejected. The driver of the sedan was not wearing a safety belt, while the passengers used lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites the box truck driver’s unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of improper lane changes in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 23 - Midnight on Broadway. An SUV crushed its right front, steel twisted. Inside, a woman slumped semiconscious, neck torn, blood pooling. No passengers. Only the hum of streetlights and the slow drip of injury in the Bronx night.

According to the police report, a station wagon or SUV traveling southbound on Broadway near 6421 in the Bronx crashed at midnight. The right front of the vehicle was crushed. The sole occupant, a 34-year-old woman, was found semiconscious, suffering severe neck lacerations and bleeding. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role in the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the vehicle's failure and the resulting harm to its driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19