Nov 6 - 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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A motorcycle struck a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway. The rider, 33, was hurled onto the asphalt, torn and bleeding. Steel and speed carved him open. The crash left a body marked by violence and a road stained by impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway at 14:03. The rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations across his entire body. The report describes the rider as conscious but bleeding and torn after being thrown onto the roadway. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcycle's center front end struck the SUV's center back end, underscoring the violence of the impact. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention on New York City roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - 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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - 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

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

Aug 18 - A moped tore into a taxi on Jerome Avenue. Two riders hurled onto the street. Blood spilled, flesh ripped, skull gashed. No helmets. No licenses. The night stank of alcohol. Metal twisted. The city’s danger laid bare.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two people collided head-on with a taxi on Jerome Avenue near Van Cortlandt Avenue East at 12:35 a.m. The moped’s driver and passenger were both ejected and suffered severe injuries: a man’s leg was torn, and a woman’s skull was gashed. The report states both riders had no helmets and no licenses. 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' are listed as contributing factors for both injured riders. The moped was demolished. The taxi, traveling south and slowing or stopping, sustained front-end damage. The police report’s vivid narrative describes blood pooling on the asphalt and the night reeking of alcohol and heat. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of alcohol-fueled, unlicensed, and aggressive operation on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Jul 22 - A car swung too fast at East 241st and Cranford. The right front bumper slammed into a young man’s head as he crossed with the light. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, wounded, upright, bleeding on the street.

At the corner of East 241st Street and Cranford Avenue, a car making a right turn at unsafe speed struck a 23-year-old man in the head with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection when the vehicle 'turned fast, too fast.' The report notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact caused severe bleeding, but the victim remained conscious and did not fall. The police narrative describes blood pooling on the pavement as the man stayed awake. The driver’s failure to control speed and disregard for traffic controls are cited as direct causes. No mention is made of any pedestrian error or contributing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 27 - A 29-year-old cyclist was hurled from his bike on East Mosholu Parkway North. Blood pooled. His neck twisted, lacerations deep. Shock in his eyes. The street did not yield. The night pressed on, indifferent to pain.

A violent crash on East Mosholu Parkway North near Webster Avenue left a 29-year-old man with severe neck injuries and deep lacerations, according to the police report. The cyclist, traveling northeast, was ejected from his bike and landed hard, blood pooling beneath him. The police report describes the victim as being in shock, with a 'twisted neck' and 'severe lacerations.' The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified' in the official data. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report, and no driver errors are cited beyond the systemic danger of the roadway. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The narrative paints a stark picture: 'The street did not stop.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - A Mercedes SUV heading north on Bainbridge Avenue struck a 70-year-old man at East 211th Street. The right front bumper hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. He died on the pavement, beneath the streetlights.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street when a northbound Mercedes SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding, dying at the scene under the streetlights. The vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes SUV, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior, but the impact location and fatal injuries underscore the lethal force of the collision. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian action contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by vehicles to people on foot at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

May 12 - A Yamaha motorcycle struck an Acura SUV at East 237th and Furman. The rider flew, hip crushed, blood on asphalt. No helmet. Speed unforgiving. Semiconscious, he lay broken as the street swallowed the night.

According to the police report, a Yamaha motorcycle collided with the side of an Acura SUV at the intersection of East 237th Street and Furman Avenue in the Bronx around 9:30 p.m. The report states, 'A Yamaha slammed the side of an Acura. The rider flew. No helmet. Hip crushed. Blood on asphalt. Semiconscious. Speed too fast.' The listed contributing factor is 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle rider, a 42-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe hip and upper leg injuries, described as 'crush injuries,' and was found semiconscious at the scene. The police report notes the absence of a helmet but cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV, traveling north, sustained damage to its left side doors. No injuries to SUV occupants are reported. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when speed overwhelms city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A pickup swung left across White Plains Road. A motorbike charged straight. Steel clashed. A 25-year-old man slammed down, helmeted but bleeding, sprawled and silent on the hard city street.

According to the police report, a pickup truck attempted a left turn on White Plains Road as a motorbike traveled straight through the intersection. The vehicles collided, with the pickup's right front bumper striking the center front end of the motorbike. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. The 25-year-old motorbike rider suffered severe bleeding and was found unconscious, with injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'His helmet stayed on. His blood did not. He lay still, broken across the road’s hard face.' The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic control and misuse lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...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, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Mar 20 - A Hyundai sedan with five occupants crashed on Abbot Street after turning too fast. The left front bumper folded. The driver suffered a severe leg laceration. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash, leaving multiple passengers injured.

A 2011 Hyundai sedan crashed near 500 Abbot Street in the Bronx at 21:11, carrying five occupants. According to the police report, the vehicle was 'making right turn' and 'turned too fast,' causing the left front bumper to fold on impact. The 27-year-old male driver sustained a severe leg laceration but remained conscious. Four passengers, ages 17 to 26, were also injured, suffering abrasions, fractures, and dislocations. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The narrative emphasizes the driver's excessive speed and erratic lane change as the cause of the crash. No other road users or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Feb 29 - Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.

On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.

• Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-02-29

Jan 2 - A BMW sedan plowed into a moped on Mosholu Parkway, shattering the night. The rider, thrown and killed, lay motionless. The police report cites traffic control disregarded. The moped twisted, the street stained, danger unchecked.

A deadly collision unfolded on Mosholu Parkway near Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx at 12:05 a.m. According to the police report, a BMW sedan struck a moped at the front, ejecting the 35-year-old moped rider and causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Traffic signal ignored.' The moped lay twisted in the dark, its rider showing no pulse. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting the BMW driver's failure to obey a traffic signal. The moped rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the police report, but these details are mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls, with the vulnerable moped rider bearing the brunt of systemic danger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A northbound Audi struck a turning Toyota on Mosholu Parkway. The Toyota’s right side crumpled. Inside, a five-year-old girl bled from the face. Seven people jolted. Traffic control ignored. Night air cold. Metal screamed. Lives changed.

A crash on Mosholu Parkway near West Gun Hill Road left a five-year-old girl injured. According to the police report, a Toyota sedan making a left turn was struck broadside by a northbound Audi SUV. The Toyota’s right side was crushed. The child, belted in the Toyota, suffered severe facial bleeding. Seven people were inside the Toyota. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor. The data does not list any other driver errors. The child’s use of a lap belt and harness is noted, but the primary cause remains the disregard for traffic control. No blame is placed on the victims. The night ended with blood on the seats and sirens in the dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19