Bronx River Parkway took two lives. District 18 keeps counting.

Feb 28 - Council moves to create a DOT parking squad. The bill targets illegal parking. Sponsors say it will enforce rules. Streets choke on blocked lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.

Bill Int 0264-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it would require the Department of Transportation to form a unit focused on parking violations. The matter title reads: 'Establishment of a parking enforcement unit within the department of transportation.' Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Crystal Hudson, Erik D. Bottcher, and others. The bill aims to crack down on illegal parking, a known threat to people on foot and bike. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but blocked lanes endanger all who travel outside a car.

• File Int 0264-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The move aims to slow cars where people walk, bike, and gather. Resolution adopted. Streets may breathe easier. Danger may shrink.

Resolution 0079-2024, adopted June 6, 2024 by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The matter title reads: 'authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The Council's action follows rising traffic deaths and growing use of Open Streets. The bill targets streets where people walk, bike, and gather, aiming to cut speed and risk for all vulnerable users.

• File Res 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 8 - Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.

• File Int 0080-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Feb 4 - A 22-year-old man was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street. His skull was crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under indifferent streetlights.

A 22-year-old pedestrian was killed while crossing White Plains Road near Archer Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The report states he was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan. The narrative details, 'His skull crushed. He died there, between a BMW and the curb, under the streetlights that did not see.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, highlighting the presence of driver error in this fatal crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but these details are only mentioned after the primary contributing factor of alcohol involvement by the driver. The impact was severe, resulting in fatal head injuries. The crash occurred in the early morning hours, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 3 - A Cadillac veered north on Castle Hill Avenue, its driver blacked out. Steel shrieked. The bus’s side split open. The 61-year-old man woke bleeding, head pressed to the wheel. Lost consciousness behind the wheel tore metal and lives apart.

According to the police report, a northbound Cadillac sedan veered into a Ford bus near Castle Hill Avenue and Chatterton Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the 61-year-old male driver of the Cadillac 'blacked out before' the crash and awoke with severe head bleeding behind the wheel. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The Cadillac’s front end folded on impact, while the bus’s left side doors were split open. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. No evidence in the police report suggests any error or contributing action by the bus driver or passengers. The focus remains on the sedan driver’s loss of consciousness, which led to the violent impact and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 19 - A car struck a 32-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Bruckner Expressway. She was not at a crosswalk. The impact crushed her body. No driver named. The road stayed silent after she fell.

A 32-year-old woman was killed when a southbound car hit her head-on on Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when the crash happened. The report lists her location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and her action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The car struck her with its center front end. The police report marks the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver information is provided. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. No other injuries were reported. The scene remained quiet after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 18 - A car hit a young man in the Bronx. He crossed Taylor Avenue in darkness, far from any crosswalk. The impact left him bleeding from the head. Sirens cut the silence. The street offered no protection. The city swallowed the sound.

A 22-year-old man was struck by a vehicle near 1402 Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing the street at night, away from any crosswalk or signal, when the collision occurred. The impact caused a severe head injury and heavy bleeding. The report states, 'A 22-year-old man stepped into the dark, far from any crosswalk. A vehicle struck him. He fell, head bleeding onto the pavement.' No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the data. The vehicle type is unspecified. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 25 - A sedan struck a 67-year-old man crossing Castle Hill Avenue. The driver, unlicensed, sped off. The man died at the scene. The street stood silent. The crash left a body and questions in the Bronx night.

A 67-year-old man was killed while crossing Castle Hill Avenue near Turnbull Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a northbound 1994 Infiniti sedan struck the man head-on. The driver, who was unlicensed, fled the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian died at the scene from injuries to his entire body. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and illegal operation. The police report makes no mention of helmet use or traffic signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 5 - A 61-year-old man rode his Honda minibike down Newbold Avenue. The pavement was slick and broken. He lost control. He crashed hard. His leg tore open. Blood spilled on the street. The road gave no mercy.

A 61-year-old man riding a 2022 Honda minibike crashed near 2160 Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider slid on broken, wet pavement and suffered a severe leg injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by hazardous road conditions, not rider error. The incident highlights the dangers posed by neglected and hazardous street surfaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 29 - A man rode his moped down Sound View Avenue. He struck a parked sedan. The crash shattered the night. Head trauma and internal bleeding took his life. No helmet. The street fell silent again.

A 47-year-old man riding a ZNEN moped died after crashing into a parked Dodge sedan on Sound View Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped rider suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police narrative. No other people were injured. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 20 - A moped sped east on the Cross Bronx. No helmet. No license. The driver flew headfirst on impact. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Sirens cut the dark. Thirty years old. Still bleeding when help arrived.

A thirty-year-old moped driver suffered severe head injuries after being ejected during a crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Croes Avenue. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east at unsafe speed and the driver was unlicensed and wore no helmet. The report states, 'The driver flew on impact, head first. Blood spread across the asphalt.' Contributing factors listed include 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver was still bleeding when emergency responders arrived. Helmet use is mentioned only as absent, after the primary driver errors. No other vehicles or victims were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 3 - A 15-year-old on an e-scooter hit a parked Buick at Westchester and Beach. He flew from the scooter. His leg broke. The car did not move. The street stayed quiet. The boy did not stand.

A 15-year-old riding an e-scooter struck a parked Buick sedan at the corner of Westchester Avenue and Beach Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen was ejected from the scooter and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The Buick was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The impact left the teen unable to stand. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 11 - A sedan backed down Zerega Avenue. An 87-year-old woman crossed with the light. The bumper struck her head. Blood pooled on the street. The driver did not see her. The car showed no damage. She lay injured, bleeding.

An 87-year-old woman was struck by a reversing sedan near 1551 Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was 'crossing with the light' when a 2014 Honda backed into her, hitting her head with its bumper. The report states, 'Blood pooled on the asphalt. The driver saw nothing. The car bore no mark.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. Police listed 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the danger of reversing vehicles at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 15 - A Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Bronx crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper struck his head. He died where he fell. Police say the driver had been drinking. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A 64-year-old man was killed while crossing Sound View Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was in a marked crosswalk when a Chevy sedan struck him with its right front bumper, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The driver had been drinking.” Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The sedan was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The data lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The man died at the scene. This crash highlights the deadly risk posed by impaired drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 29 - A box truck struck a woman on the Cross Bronx Expressway before dawn. Steel met flesh. Her leg was crushed under the left front bumper. She stayed conscious. No crosswalk. No stoplight. Only the roar of traffic and pain.

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a westbound box truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the truck hit her in the roadway, crushing her leg beneath the left front bumper. She was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower leg injuries. The report notes there was no crosswalk or stoplight at the location. The driver, a 55-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 31 - A young man rode west on Westchester Avenue. He lost control. He flew from his bike. His head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. Alcohol was in his blood. He stayed conscious. The street held the silence.

A 23-year-old cyclist was injured on Westchester Avenue near Noble Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man rode west, was ejected from his bike, and struck his head, suffering severe lacerations. The report notes, 'Alcohol in his blood.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Alcohol Involvement.' No helmet was worn, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or people were involved, and no other contributing factors were cited in the official data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 21 - A man on a YUME scooter rode south on Sound View Avenue. An SUV turned left. He struck headfirst, thrown from the scooter. Skull torn, blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs showed no scars. The man did.

A 32-year-old man riding a YUME e-scooter was severely injured at the corner of Sound View Avenue and Bolton Avenue. According to the police report, he rode south without a helmet when an SUV turned left in front of him. He hit the vehicle headfirst and was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations. The report notes, 'He rode south on a YUME scooter, no helmet. An SUV turned left. He hit headfirst. Ejected. Skull torn. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs bore no scars. The man did.' The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The lack of helmet is mentioned only after the driver action and as part of the official narrative.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 19 - A motorcycle hit an SUV turning on Morrison Avenue. Two young men, helmetless, flew from the bike. Their heads struck pavement. They died in the street. The crash left blood and silence. Speed killed. Engines cooled in the Bronx sun.

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Morrison Avenue near Harrod Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV mid-turn. Two 25-year-old men, helmetless, were thrown clear. Head wounds. No chance. They died on the street.' The crash killed both the motorcycle driver and his passenger. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The two men on the motorcycle were not wearing helmets, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is unsafe speed. The impact left both men dead at the scene, while other occupants in the vehicles were not seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18