Bronx CB27: Death on the Parkway

Jan 16 - 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

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Mosholu Parkway. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The child was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on Mosholu Parkway involving two sedans traveling east and south. One vehicle was stopped in traffic while the other was making a right turn. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the stopped vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle. A 4-year-old male occupant, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was not ejected and was a passenger in one of the vehicles. Driver errors are not explicitly cited in the data, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Dec 4 - A motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision with an SUV on Bronx River Parkway. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed no front-end damage, highlighting a severe impact on the rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on Bronx River Parkway involving a 2023 Suzuki motorcycle and a 2013 GMC SUV, both traveling north. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions reported. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. Vehicle damage was noted on the motorcycle's left side doors, while the SUV showed no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the ejection and injury severity indicate a high-impact rear-end collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 4 - A northbound SUV merging behind a sedan struck its right rear bumper, causing a collision on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan’s female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:58 PM on Bronx River Parkway when a northbound SUV merging behind a sedan failed to maintain safe distance. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its right rear bumper. The sedan’s 23-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain adequate space. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the dangers of tailgating and merging errors on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 2 - SUV slammed into sedan on Bronx River Parkway. Alcohol played a role. Sedan driver hurt, back bruised. Both vehicles damaged. Impaired driving and lane change error led to pain and chaos.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the left front bumper of a sedan changing lanes on Bronx River Parkway at 19:20. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered back contusions and bruising. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, highlighting impaired operation. The sedan was changing lanes when hit, pointing to driver error in lane discipline. No fault is assigned to the injured driver. The crash underscores the danger of impaired driving and improper lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 30 - A sedan overturned while making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway. The 48-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male driver was making a right turn on Bronx River Parkway at 8:35 when his sedan overturned. The vehicle's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating loss of control during the maneuver. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly licensed in New York and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turning maneuvers on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 27 - A southbound SUV struck a sedan changing lanes on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite unsafe lane changing and driver distraction as causes. Alcohol involvement was also noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:48 on Bronx River Parkway involving a 2022 SUV traveling straight south and a 2017 sedan changing lanes southbound. The sedan's driver, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right rear bumper. Contributing factors listed include unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction by the sedan driver. Alcohol involvement was also recorded as a contributing factor. The report highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe lane changing and distraction, as central to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 11 - Two SUVs collided on the Bronx River Parkway ramp during a westbound merge. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 38-year-old female driver and a 2-year-old passenger suffered back and head injuries, both conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM on the Bronx River Parkway ramp involving two SUVs traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, driven by a licensed female driver, was merging when it struck the center back end of the lead SUV, which was making a right turn. The collision was caused by the rear driver following too closely. The 38-year-old female driver of the lead vehicle sustained back injuries and whiplash, while a 2-year-old passenger in the rear SUV suffered a head contusion. Both victims were conscious and properly restrained, with the driver using a lap belt and harness and the child secured in a child restraint. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 19 - Sedan slammed into another on Bronx River Parkway. A front passenger took the hit, face scraped. Driver followed too close. Metal crumpled, night air split by impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided southbound on Bronx River Parkway at 22:10. One driver followed too closely and struck the rear of another sedan. The impact left a 44-year-old male front passenger with facial abrasions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the driver error that led to the crash. No actions by the injured passenger contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 27 - Two sedans collided at speed on Bronx River Parkway. A 58-year-old woman in the back seat took the brunt. Head trauma. Whiplash. Metal twisted. Unsafe speed drove the crash. The night was cut by sirens.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided just after midnight. One sedan struck the other's left rear bumper, demolishing both vehicles. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors, pointing to driver error. A 58-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrians were involved. The violent impact and severe damage highlight the danger when drivers lose control at high speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - 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

Sep 10 - An ambulance turned left on Southern Boulevard and hit a parked SUV. Inside, a baby girl died. The Bronx street fell silent. Metal met metal, and a life ended before it began. No warning. Only aftermath.

According to the police report, an ambulance making a left turn on Southern Boulevard near Bedford Park Boulevard struck a parked SUV. Inside the SUV, a baby girl was killed. The report states, 'An ambulance turned left and struck a parked SUV. Inside, a baby girl died.' The crash occurred in the Bronx at 16:08. No contributing factors were specified by police, but the narrative makes clear the ambulance was in motion, executing a left turn, while the SUV was stationary and parked. The infant, listed as a passenger, suffered fatal injuries. No driver errors or victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors in the report. The silence after the crash underscores the sudden, devastating impact of a moment’s action on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 23 - Two sedans traveling south collided on Bronx River Parkway. The driver of one vehicle, a 28-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Bronx River Parkway at 11:26 AM. Both vehicles were traveling south when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of one sedan and the center front end of the other. The driver of one sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant, sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies driver inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes of the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end and right front bumper of the involved vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 20 - A 19-year-old unlicensed moped driver sustained an elbow abrasion after colliding with a sedan during a police pursuit on Bronx Park East. The crash involved unsafe speed and disregarded traffic controls, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx Park East at 12:15 AM involving a 2024 ZHILO motorscooter and a 2018 Ford sedan. Both vehicles were traveling north and engaged in a police pursuit. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was unlicensed and driving without safety equipment. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right side doors of the sedan. The moped driver sustained an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash highlights driver errors related to excessive speed and failure to obey traffic controls during a pursuit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Jun 21 - A 75-year-old man driving a sedan suffered back injuries after a pickup truck merged improperly and struck the sedan’s left side doors. The crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway, highlighting dangerous lane usage errors by the truck driver.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 15:42 on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. A 75-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and remaining conscious. The report states the contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating the pickup truck driver merged unsafely. The pickup truck struck the sedan on its left side doors, causing damage to that area. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound, with the sedan going straight ahead and the pickup merging. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver. This collision underscores the dangers posed by improper lane changes and merging maneuvers on busy roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18