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Two sedans collided on Cross Bronx Expressway. A ten-year-old girl in the back seat suffered a fractured back. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

Two sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Rosedale Avenue. A ten-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger was injured, suffering a fractured back. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Speed.' Three adults—two drivers and a front passenger—were also involved but did not report serious injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left a child hurt and exposed the high cost of speed on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. A 61-year-old woman in the front seat suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cite improper lane usage. Metal and bodies took the impact.

Two station wagons collided on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. A 61-year-old female passenger suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both drivers were licensed. The impact struck the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A four-year-old boy suffered a head injury when an SUV hit him on Manor Avenue. The child was emerging from behind a parked car. Police list injuries as a contusion. No driver errors specified.

A four-year-old pedestrian was injured when a Toyota SUV traveling west on Manor Avenue struck him. According to the police report, the child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle and suffered a head contusion. The report lists the injury as 'Injured' and the location as 'Not at Intersection.' No specific driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan making U-turn hit e-scooter head-on. E-scooter rider ejected, suffered leg fracture. Sedan driver unhurt. No clear cause named. Streets left another rider broken.

A sedan making a U-turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter at 1950 E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. The e-scooter rider, a 58-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, both vehicles had licensed drivers and no specific contributing factors were listed. The sedan's right rear quarter panel and the scooter's front end took the impact. The sedan driver, a 76-year-old man, was not injured. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The report does not specify fault or further details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-04-29

Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.

• Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.

According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.

• Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-04-25

Taxi cut left on Noble Ave. Bike rider hit. Young man hurt, arm bloodied. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets stay sharp. Lives change fast.

A taxi making a left turn on Noble Ave collided with a westbound cyclist. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered an arm injury and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. No serious injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car struck two boys, 15 and 17, on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Both suffered leg abrasions. The crash left them hurt at the intersection. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous.

Two male pedestrians, ages 15 and 17, were injured at the intersection of Westchester Ave and Evergreen Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both were walking along the highway with traffic when a vehicle struck them. Each suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No details on the vehicle or driver were provided. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808369 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed on Havemeyer Ave. Four passengers injured, including two children. Impact struck front ends. No clear cause listed. The street bore the brunt. Pain, blood, sirens followed.

Two SUVs collided on Havemeyer Ave in the Bronx. Four passengers were injured: a 47-year-old woman, a 5-year-old girl, a 10-year-old boy, and a 34-year-old woman. According to the police report, both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The crash left children with head and arm injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are named. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The toll fell on passengers, especially the young.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A BMW sedan struck a Honda from behind on White Plains Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Four others were involved. No contributing factors listed by police.

A BMW sedan traveling north on White Plains Road hit the rear of a Honda sedan that was slowing or stopping near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Four other occupants, including a 17-year-old passenger, were involved but not seriously hurt. The police report lists no contributing factors for the crash. Both drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A truck and sedan collided on Bruckner Blvd at White Plains Rd. Two men hurt. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Metal and pain in the Bronx morning.

A diesel tractor truck and a sedan crashed at Bruckner Blvd and White Plains Rd in the Bronx. Two men, a sedan driver and passenger, suffered head and back injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The truck hit the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The toll: pain, bruises, and another mark on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a man on an e-bike at Bruckner Blvd and Bronx River Ave. He was thrown, struck his head, and lost consciousness. Police cite failure to yield and a broken windshield.

A man riding an e-bike southbound on Bruckner Blvd was struck by an eastbound sedan at Bronx River Ave. According to the police report, the e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury, losing consciousness at the scene. The report notes 'Windshield Inadequate' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan's front end was damaged. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as listed in the report, but the primary factors were the driver's failure to yield and the vehicle's inadequate windshield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

SUV struck sedan’s rear on Wheeler Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite distraction and tailgating. Metal twisted. Neck injured. Streets stayed loud and dangerous.

Two vehicles collided on Wheeler Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan was hit from behind by an SUV. Two male drivers, ages 55 and 65, were injured. The 65-year-old suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV’s front end hit the sedan’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured driver wore a lap belt. Systemic dangers remain on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04