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A pick-up truck turned right and hit a woman crossing Guerlain Street. She suffered a concussion and leg injury. The truck showed no damage. The crash left her hurt in the crosswalk.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck registered in New Jersey made a right turn on Guerlain Street in the Bronx and struck a 30-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The impact hit the center front end of the truck, which had no reported damage. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered a concussion and injuries to her hip and upper leg. Injury severity was listed as level 3. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any explicit driver errors. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 5440 targets reckless drivers. It makes car owners pay when their vehicles run red lights. Cameras catch the lawbreakers. The aim: fewer crashes, safer streets for all.

Assembly bill A 5440 was introduced on February 14, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled "Imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York," seeks to hold vehicle owners accountable when their cars violate traffic signals, using camera enforcement. Assembly Member Steven Raga sponsors the bill, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Tony Simone, Yudelka Tapia, Karines Reyes, and Marcela Mitaynes as co-sponsors. No safety analyst note is available. The bill aims to curb dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users by making owners answer for violations caught on camera.

• File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

A 46-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a collision at a Bronx intersection. The crash left her in shock with no visible complaints. Police reports provide no details on driver errors or contributing factors, leaving the cause unclear.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Rosedale Ave and E 172 St in the Bronx around 8:10 PM. She sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information about the vehicle type, driver actions, or pedestrian behavior contributing to the crash was provided. The pedestrian was not noted to have any visible complaints at the scene. The absence of identified driver errors or contributing factors in the report limits understanding of the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 33-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his vehicle was hit on the right rear quarter panel by an SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx at 6 p.m. The collision involved a station wagon or sport utility vehicle traveling west going straight ahead and another unspecified vehicle merging. The impact was on the right rear quarter panel of the merging vehicle and the left front bumper and doors of the SUV. The 33-year-old male driver of the merging vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the merging vehicle's driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Unlicensed e-scooter driver hit a 78-year-old woman at a Bronx intersection. Slippery pavement. The woman suffered head injuries. No damage to the scooter. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male e-scooter driver traveling east struck a 78-year-old woman at the intersection near 1578 Westchester Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered head injuries and was incoherent, with minor bleeding. The e-scooter showed no damage. The police report highlights the driver's unlicensed status and hazardous road conditions as central to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791599 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans traveling east on the Bruckner Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The driver following too closely struck the vehicle ahead. Both drivers suffered injuries, including neck and head trauma, and were left in shock after the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on the Bruckner Expressway when the crash occurred at 4:41 AM. The collision involved a rear-end impact where the driver of the following vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, cited as 'Following Too Closely.' The driver of the rear vehicle, a 39-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The front vehicle carried two occupants, including a 73-year-old male passenger who suffered head injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and experienced shock. The report highlights the driver error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW SUV turned through White Plains Road, striking a 75-year-old man crossing with the signal. The impact crushed him. He died in the street. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The street kept moving.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old man was crossing White Plains Road near Wood Avenue in the Bronx, walking with the signal, when a BMW SUV made a left turn and struck him with its front end. The report states the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The driver did not remain, and the vehicle showed no visible damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The victim's behavior—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the documented driver errors. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver failure to yield and inattention at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV slammed into the rear of a slowing sedan on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary driver error in this crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:10 on Metropolitan Avenue in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling east rear-ended a sedan also traveling east that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV striking the center back end of the sedan. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. A 29-year-old male occupant seated in the right rear of the sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe distance on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 60-year-old female driver lost consciousness while driving north on Evergreen Ave in the Bronx. Her pick-up truck struck the front of a parked box truck. She suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female driver traveling north on Evergreen Ave lost consciousness, causing her pick-up truck to collide with a parked box truck. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the pick-up truck and the center front end of the box truck. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. She sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report. The crash highlights the danger posed when a driver loses control due to medical incapacitation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 69-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. She suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was incoherent after the impact. The vehicle struck her head-on while traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Unionport Road in the Bronx at 8:02 AM. The 69-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle traveling southbound, which impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, resulting in contusions and bruises, and was incoherent following the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No information on driver license status or vehicle details was provided. The pedestrian was not ejected and was located at the intersection during the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a southbound sedan traveling straight on Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Castle Hill Ave in the Bronx at 16:09. A northbound SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The sedan's driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The evidence points to driver errors by the SUV driver failing to yield and unsafe speed as central causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan in police pursuit slammed into SUVs on Bruckner Expressway. Aggressive driving sent metal flying. Two young women in one SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both survived, shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan engaged in a police pursuit crashed into multiple SUVs traveling south on Bruckner Expressway. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as the sole contributing factors. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front of another. Two 20-year-old female occupants in one SUV—the driver and front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights aggressive driving as the driver error that triggered this chain-reaction collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man driving a 2016 Ford SUV suffered back abrasions after a collision at Boynton Ave and Bruckner Blvd. The SUV was making a right turn when it struck another vehicle. The driver remained conscious but injured, highlighting dangers in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:37 near Boynton Ave and Bruckner Blvd involving a 2016 Ford SUV making a right turn. The SUV's left front quarter panel was the point of impact. The driver, a 51-year-old male occupant of the SUV, sustained back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other victims or pedestrians were involved. The collision's details emphasize the risks associated with turning vehicles in traffic, as the SUV's maneuver resulted in injury to its own driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered neck and back injuries with whiplash. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The crash involved a left-turning sedan struck on the right rear by a straight-moving sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:08 AM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 2017 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when it was struck on its right rear bumper by a 2023 Lexus sedan traveling straight ahead. Both drivers, males aged 26 and 33, were injured with complaints of whiplash affecting the neck and back. Airbags deployed in both vehicles, and neither occupant was ejected. The Toyota sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the Lexus was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, but the collision dynamics indicate driver error in the left-turning maneuver or failure to yield. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17

Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

A 71-year-old woman crossing Boynton Avenue in a marked crosswalk was struck and left bleeding by a fleeing driver. Blood pooled on the pavement. She suffered head wounds and deep cuts. The driver vanished, leaving only silence behind.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was crossing Boynton Avenue near 1030 in the Bronx, using a marked crosswalk. The incident occurred at approximately 16:50. The narrative states she was struck by a vehicle while crossing, resulting in severe head wounds and deep lacerations. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver did not remain at the scene; the report notes, 'The driver vanished. Only silence remained.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified' and provides no details about the vehicle or driver. The pedestrian's actions are described as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' but the report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to remain at the scene and the systemic danger posed by hit-and-run incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786004 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08