Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB8?
Bronx Streets Bleed—Leaders Stall. Demand Action Now.
Bronx CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Bodies in the Road
A woman steps into the crosswalk at Corlear and West 230th. An SUV turns left. She does not make it to the other side. She is 24. She dies where the light still blinks. In the last twelve months, 2 people have died and 7 more have suffered serious injuries on the streets of Bronx CB8. 336 have been hurt. The numbers are not just numbers. They are broken ribs, crushed skulls, and families left with silence.
The Machines That Kill
SUVs and cars did most of the damage. In three years, SUVs killed three pedestrians and left dozens more bleeding. Trucks, sedans, bikes, and mopeds all played their part. The violence is steady. It does not care about age. Children, the old, the young—no one is spared. The dead do not get to tell their stories. The living carry them.
The Leaders and Their Words
When a city bus nearly plunged off the Henry Hudson Parkway, the wall gave way. The bus was trying to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, hit the wall, and went through it. Thankfully, nobody was hurt. But the next time, someone will be. Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted that even a very big bus, going slowly, can do a lot of damage, and stressed the importance of enforcing parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car. He pointed out that parking regulations are not being enforced across the city.
Local leaders talk about enforcement. They talk about repairs. They do not talk about speed limits, protected crossings, or the hard work of redesign. The silence is loud. The clock keeps ticking.
The Call to Action
This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by someone in power. Call your council member. Demand lower speed limits. Demand protected crossings. Demand action before another name is added to the list.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17
Other Representatives
District 81
3107 Kingsbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10463
Room 632, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 11
277 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
718-549-7300
250 Broadway, Suite 1775, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7080
District 33
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Bronx CB8 Bronx Community Board 8 sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 11, AD 81, SD 33.
It contains Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Kingsbridge-Marble Hill, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 8
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. The driver held only a permit license. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection on Reservoir Avenue with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti SUV, showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver, a female with a permit license from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The report does not list specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal, emphasizing the driver’s responsibility in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear driver, following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling northbound, impacting center front and rear ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the rear driver, a 25-year-old male who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion-bruising injury to the head. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways.
Sedan Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning sedan struck a sedan traveling straight on Van Cortlandt Park South in the Bronx. The left-turn driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes. Both drivers were male and licensed.
According to the police report, at 12:08 on Van Cortlandt Park South near Putnam Ave W in the Bronx, a 27-year-old male driver in a 1999 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle's right side doors were struck by a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling straight eastbound. The impact occurred on the left-turning vehicle's right side and the straight-moving vehicle's front center. The left-turn driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the left-turn driver. Both drivers were licensed, with the left-turn driver licensed in New Jersey and the other in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers during turning maneuvers.
Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Lane-Change Crash▸A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.
A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.
SUV Overturns, Passenger Injured on Expressway▸SUV flipped on Major Deegan. Roof crushed. Front passenger hurt—back injury, bleeding, shock. Police cite vehicle-related driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, crushing its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered back injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related errors or vehicle conditions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle control failures on high-speed city roads.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injury on Bailey Ave▸A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 32-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck her at the intersection. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries. The driver held only a permit license. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection on Reservoir Avenue with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle, a 2019 Infiniti SUV, showed no damage despite the center front end point of impact. The driver, a female with a permit license from New York, was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The report does not list specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s action of making a right turn as the pre-crash event leading to the collision. The pedestrian was not at fault, crossing legally with the signal, emphasizing the driver’s responsibility in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Henry Hudson Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear driver, following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling northbound, impacting center front and rear ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the rear driver, a 25-year-old male who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion-bruising injury to the head. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways.
Sedan Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning sedan struck a sedan traveling straight on Van Cortlandt Park South in the Bronx. The left-turn driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes. Both drivers were male and licensed.
According to the police report, at 12:08 on Van Cortlandt Park South near Putnam Ave W in the Bronx, a 27-year-old male driver in a 1999 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle's right side doors were struck by a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling straight eastbound. The impact occurred on the left-turning vehicle's right side and the straight-moving vehicle's front center. The left-turn driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the left-turn driver. Both drivers were licensed, with the left-turn driver licensed in New Jersey and the other in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers during turning maneuvers.
Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Lane-Change Crash▸A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.
A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.
SUV Overturns, Passenger Injured on Expressway▸SUV flipped on Major Deegan. Roof crushed. Front passenger hurt—back injury, bleeding, shock. Police cite vehicle-related driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, crushing its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered back injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related errors or vehicle conditions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle control failures on high-speed city roads.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injury on Bailey Ave▸A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear driver, following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling northbound, impacting center front and rear ends.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the rear driver, a 25-year-old male who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion-bruising injury to the head. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways.
Sedan Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight▸A left-turning sedan struck a sedan traveling straight on Van Cortlandt Park South in the Bronx. The left-turn driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes. Both drivers were male and licensed.
According to the police report, at 12:08 on Van Cortlandt Park South near Putnam Ave W in the Bronx, a 27-year-old male driver in a 1999 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle's right side doors were struck by a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling straight eastbound. The impact occurred on the left-turning vehicle's right side and the straight-moving vehicle's front center. The left-turn driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the left-turn driver. Both drivers were licensed, with the left-turn driver licensed in New Jersey and the other in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers during turning maneuvers.
Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Lane-Change Crash▸A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.
A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.
SUV Overturns, Passenger Injured on Expressway▸SUV flipped on Major Deegan. Roof crushed. Front passenger hurt—back injury, bleeding, shock. Police cite vehicle-related driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, crushing its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered back injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related errors or vehicle conditions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle control failures on high-speed city roads.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injury on Bailey Ave▸A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A left-turning sedan struck a sedan traveling straight on Van Cortlandt Park South in the Bronx. The left-turn driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as causes. Both drivers were male and licensed.
According to the police report, at 12:08 on Van Cortlandt Park South near Putnam Ave W in the Bronx, a 27-year-old male driver in a 1999 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when his vehicle's right side doors were struck by a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling straight eastbound. The impact occurred on the left-turning vehicle's right side and the straight-moving vehicle's front center. The left-turn driver, who was wearing a lap belt and conscious, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the left-turn driver. Both drivers were licensed, with the left-turn driver licensed in New Jersey and the other in New York. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers during turning maneuvers.
Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Lane-Change Crash▸A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.
A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.
SUV Overturns, Passenger Injured on Expressway▸SUV flipped on Major Deegan. Roof crushed. Front passenger hurt—back injury, bleeding, shock. Police cite vehicle-related driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, crushing its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered back injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related errors or vehicle conditions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle control failures on high-speed city roads.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injury on Bailey Ave▸A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred during a northbound lane change on W 230 St near Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors contributed.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 4:30 AM on W 230 St near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash involved a sedan traveling northbound going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle changing lanes northbound. The driver of the sedan, a 21-year-old male, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to speed management and vehicle operation during the lane change. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and right front bumper. The report does not indicate any victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.
A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.
SUV Overturns, Passenger Injured on Expressway▸SUV flipped on Major Deegan. Roof crushed. Front passenger hurt—back injury, bleeding, shock. Police cite vehicle-related driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, crushing its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered back injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related errors or vehicle conditions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle control failures on high-speed city roads.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injury on Bailey Ave▸A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 24-year-old woman crossed Corlear Avenue with the signal. An SUV turned left, its bumper smashing her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move. The street stayed quiet. The SUV showed no damage. The city’s silence deepened.
A 24-year-old woman was struck while crossing Corlear Avenue at West 230th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a 2022 SUV, driven by a licensed driver, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The impact caused head injuries and apparent death at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The narrative notes, 'The bumper struck her head. She fell. Blood pooled. She did not move.' The SUV sustained no visible damage. The victim’s action—crossing with the signal—is documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver’s failure to yield. The crash unfolded in a moment, leaving the street quiet and the danger of left turns unmitigated.
SUV Overturns, Passenger Injured on Expressway▸SUV flipped on Major Deegan. Roof crushed. Front passenger hurt—back injury, bleeding, shock. Police cite vehicle-related driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, crushing its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered back injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related errors or vehicle conditions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle control failures on high-speed city roads.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injury on Bailey Ave▸A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
SUV flipped on Major Deegan. Roof crushed. Front passenger hurt—back injury, bleeding, shock. Police cite vehicle-related driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2006 Nissan SUV traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway overturned, crushing its roof. The front passenger, a 46-year-old man, suffered back injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver-related errors or vehicle conditions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle control failures on high-speed city roads.
Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injury on Bailey Ave▸A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 39-year-old man riding a bike was ejected and suffered a head injury near 3462 Bailey Ave in the Bronx. He was unlicensed. No other vehicles involved. The crash left him conscious but hurt.
According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at 17:38 near 3462 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The only vehicle involved was a bike, which sustained no damage. The report notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The report documents the serious consequences of ejection and head injury in a solo bike crash.
Moped Driver Severely Injured in Bronx Collision▸A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.
4BMW SUV Backs Into Three Bronx Pedestrians▸A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A BMW SUV reversed off Broadway, striking three pedestrians—a man, another man, and an infant girl. Abdomen crushed. Pelvis shattered. All conscious. All broken. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Metal met flesh. Lives changed.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV backed into three pedestrians off the roadway near 5716 Broadway in the Bronx at 11:35 p.m. The victims—a 43-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and an infant girl—suffered severe crush injuries to their abdomens and pelvises. All three were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage. The police report makes no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The impact left bodies broken while the vehicle remained unscathed.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed▸A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.
Unlicensed Moped Rider Overturns, Suffers Head Injury▸A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue. The unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. Sirens cut the silence. The rider lay semiconscious, head bleeding, as the street bore witness to another violent crash.
According to the police report, a 2023 JIAJU moped overturned on Kingsbridge Avenue near Naples Terrace in the Bronx. The sole occupant, a 35-year-old male, was driving southbound when the crash occurred. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected from the moped, landed on the pavement, and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'head bleeding' and 'semiconscious.' The police narrative notes the crash ended in 'silence, sirens, and blood.' While the report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' it explicitly documents the rider's lack of a license and helmet. No other vehicles or road users were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors after the driver errors.
Bronx SUV Collision Injures 88-Year-Old Driver▸An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
2SUV Right Turn Slams Passengers, Causes Whiplash▸A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A Jeep SUV turned right on Kimberly Place. Impact hit two women inside. Both suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver-related errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling north on Kimberly Place in the Bronx made a right turn and struck its own passengers. The right front bumper was the point of impact. Two female passengers, ages 36 and 47, seated in the front and left rear, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver-related errors during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver actions during turning maneuvers and the resulting trauma to vehicle occupants.
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian in Bronx▸A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 14-year-old boy was injured crossing outside a crosswalk when a westbound sedan struck him on the right side. The impact caused contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:25 in the Bronx near 3400 Fort Independence Street. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when a westbound 2019 Mercedes sedan struck him on the right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report does not specify contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, listing all contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors, indicating the point of impact. The report focuses on the collision dynamics without attributing fault to the victim.
SUV Hits Young Pedestrian on West 251 Street▸SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing▸A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end, leaving the pedestrian bruised but conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:05 on West 230 Street near Bailey Avenue. A 2010 Honda SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver, indicating failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to legally crossing pedestrians.
Int 1069-2024Dinowitz co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Dinowitz votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Distracted Taxi Driver Hits Unlicensed SUV▸A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A distracted taxi driver making a left turn struck an unlicensed SUV traveling north on Bailey Avenue. The SUV driver suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the Bronx collision at 4:20 a.m.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 4:20 a.m. A licensed male taxi driver was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound SUV driven by an unlicensed male. The taxi impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV, causing damage to the taxi's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with a concussion and upper arm injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the taxi driver. The SUV driver’s unlicensed status is noted but no contributing victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights systemic dangers from distracted driving and unlicensed vehicle operation.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Major Deegan Expressway▸A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.
A chain-reaction collision unfolded on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan struck the rear of a slowing SUV, injuring the sedan’s driver. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause, highlighting dangers of insufficient stopping distance.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved multiple vehicles traveling southbound, including a 2005 sedan, a 2013 sedan, and a 2019 SUV. The 2005 sedan struck the center back end of the 2019 SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The 29-year-old male driver of the 2005 sedan sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as abrasions, and was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. This crash underscores the systemic danger of tailgating on high-speed roadways.