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Sep 18 - Drivers of a taxi and an SUV crashed on Sedgwick Avenue near Giles Place in the Bronx. Two people were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and aggressive driving.

Two drivers going south on Sedgwick Avenue near Giles Place in the Bronx crashed while driving straight. The impact hit the front ends. A 39-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a neck injury and whiplash. A 41-year-old driver reported back pain and nausea. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" contributed to the crash. Police recorded these driver errors for the crash. Both vehicles were listed as traveling south and going straight ahead. The collision occurred in the 50th Precinct. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 18 - A northbound driver in a sedan fell asleep on the Major Deegan in the Bronx and crashed. The 23-year-old suffered a neck injury with severe bleeding. Police noted center-front impact and damage.

On September 18, 2025, at 9:50 a.m., on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a northbound driver in a 2019 Dodge sedan going straight crashed and sustained center front end damage. The 23-year-old driver was injured, with a neck injury and severe bleeding, and was conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Fell Asleep.” Police recorded that the driver fell asleep. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report. The vehicle had one occupant, and the driver held a valid New York license. The crash fell within the 50th Precinct area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 14 - A northbound sedan driver collided with a southbound bicyclist near 2727 University Ave in the Bronx at night. The 35-year-old cyclist was injured and ejected. Police recorded Failure to Keep Right and View Obstructed/Limited.

A driver in a 2016 Toyota sedan was heading north near 2727 University Ave at 8:25 p.m. He collided with a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist, 35, was injured and ejected. Abrasions to the lower leg were noted. Point of impact was logged as the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s left rear. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Keep Right" and "View Obstructed/Limited." Police also listed "Other Vehicular" in person-level fields. The crash was recorded in the Bronx’s 50th Precinct, ZIP 10468. Injuries to the motorist were listed as unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 14 - Before dawn on Sedgwick Ave, a crash left a 53-year-old driver bruised. Police listed a sedan and an SUV as parked, both with front-end damage. No contributing factors were recorded.

At 5:00 a.m., police logged a crash at 3155 Sedgwick Ave in the Bronx. A 53-year-old male driver was injured and listed as conscious with a contusion. Other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. The involved vehicles were a 2015 Jeep SUV and a 2020 Toyota sedan. Both were listed as parked at the time. Both showed center front-end damage. According to the police report, no contributing factors were recorded. No driver errors were specified in the data. The report placed the crash in the 50th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 29 - On the Major Deegan, a sedan and an SUV collided. A 59-year-old passenger suffered back pain. A 32-year-old driver was hurt and partly ejected. Police cited improper lane use and unsafe speed.

On the Major Deegan Expressway, a crash between a sedan and an SUV injured a 59-year-old passenger with back pain and a 32-year-old driver with whiplash; he was partially ejected. "According to the police report, both drivers were traveling north when the crash occurred." Police recorded driver errors: Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Unsafe Speed. Police also documented left-rear damage on the SUV and other damage on the sedan. The report lists no pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 29 - Northbound on the Major Deegan. A driver tried to pass and hit an SUV's left side. The crash left the sedan overturned. One driver reported a neck injury. Police listed improper lane use and other vehicular factors.

Two northbound drivers crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of a sedan was passing and hit the left side of an SUV. Impact ran center-front to left doors. The crash left the sedan overturned. One driver reported a neck injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. It happened around 1:35 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling north. Drivers were licensed in Florida and New Jersey.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 14 - Two sedans northbound on the Deegan. A hard hit to the rear. Metal buckled. A 57-year-old driver hurt with back pain. A teen passenger listed, injury unknown. The road swallows the rest.

Two sedans traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided, with the 2023 Mercedes striking the rear of a 2010 Toyota. The Toyota’s 57-year-old male driver was injured with back pain. A 16-year-old front-seat passenger in the other car was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with damage noted to the Toyota’s center back end and the Mercedes’s center front end. The data lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Rear-end impact points to driver error, yet the report does not name a cause. No helmet or signal issues appear in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 13 - A Cadillac SUV turning left into Mosholu Parkway struck a northbound Mitsubishi sedan at West Gun Hill. Three people were hurt: both drivers and a front-seat passenger. Left-front impact. Damage to both cars. Police list no specific contributing factor.

According to the police report, "a southbound Cadillac SUV making a left turn on Mosholu Parkway at West Gun Hill Road collided with a northbound Mitsubishi sedan going straight." Three people were injured: the SUV driver (49, chest), the sedan driver (29, back) and a front-seat passenger in the sedan (34, neck). The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Pre-crash records show the SUV making a left turn into the path of the oncoming sedan while the sedan proceeded straight. Impact points were both vehicles' left front bumpers; the SUV sustained center-front damage. Injured occupants were recorded wearing lap belts and harnesses.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 9 - The driver of a sedan hit a stopped 51-year-old woman on a bicycle on Bailey Avenue at W 230 St. She suffered knee, lower leg and foot injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

The driver of a sedan traveling south on Bailey Avenue struck a stopped cyclist at W 230 St. The rider was a 51-year-old woman. She suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot and complained of abrasions. She remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The cyclist was stopped in traffic when the sedan's center front end struck the bike's center back end. No injuries were reported for the sedan's driver. Police recorded the crash under collision ID 4834119.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 8 - A box truck backed on West 230th and hit a man working in the roadway. The trucker was distracted. The impact sent him down with leg injuries. Sirens cut the Bronx night.

A southbound box truck, backing on W 230 St by the Major Deegan, struck a 38-year-old pedestrian who was working in the roadway. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Backing Unsafely.” The pedestrian suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was conscious at the scene. The driver is listed as licensed; the truck showed rear-end impact damage. The report lists driver errors first: distraction and unsafe backing. No pedestrian errors are cited. No mention of signals or protective equipment appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

• Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-03

Jul 29 - A sedan made a left turn and hit a 74-year-old cyclist on Mosholu Parkway. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and an abrasion. Police recorded failure to yield and noted other lighting defects.

A 74-year-old bicyclist was struck and ejected by a sedan on Mosholu Parkway Southbound Exit near Van Cortlandt Park S in the Bronx. He suffered a head injury and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the cyclist. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Police list "Other Lighting Defects" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper against the bike’s center back end. No other injured parties are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 29 - Drivers in two SUVs collided at Bailey Avenue and West 238th Street in the Bronx. Three were hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing. Metal crumpled. Traffic froze.

Two SUV drivers collided at Bailey Avenue and West 238th Street in the Bronx at 5:33 p.m. The Kia driver was headed west. The Ford driver was headed north. Both drivers were injured. A 25-year-old front passenger was also hurt and listed semiconscious with back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Police recorded these driver errors. The Ford showed left-front damage; the Kia showed left-rear quarter damage. Three people left that corner in pain. Another Bronx intersection turned into a crash site.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Reservoir Avenue. A woman in the front seat took a blow to the head. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two SUVs collided on Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 39-year-old female passenger suffered a head injury and was in shock. Both drivers were listed as distracted at the time of the crash. The report states: “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt. The crash left one vehicle’s front end and another’s side doors damaged. Systemic driver inattention remains a threat on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

""We support bike lanes."" -- Jeffrey Dinowitz

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.

• ‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.

• ‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 6 - Motorcycle slammed left front bumper on Van Cortlandt Park S. Rider thrown, shoulder cut, in shock. No other injuries reported. Police list cause as unspecified.

A motorcycle crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway northbound exit 11 at Van Cortlandt Park S in the Bronx. The 38-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered a shoulder injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved the motorcycle's left front bumper and the contributing factor was listed as 'Unspecified.' No other occupants or bystanders were injured. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No driver errors beyond 'Unspecified' were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30