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Sep 19 - A driver in a sedan collided with a 19-year-old cyclist at E 169 St and Tiffany St in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and hurt in the hip and upper leg. Police recorded Other Vehicular for the driver, and noted bicyclist error/confusion.

A driver in a sedan and a 19-year-old bicyclist collided at E 169 St and Tiffany St in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and injured in the hip and upper leg; he reported whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, both were traveling south and going straight before impact. The sedan is a 2024 Honda registered in New Jersey. Damage was recorded to the sedan’s right-side doors and the bike’s front. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” for the driver. Police also noted “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 5 - A driver in a Toyota sedan went west on Southern Blvd and hit a 47-year-old woman crossing at the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. Impact on the left front bumper. She suffered a leg injury and a bruise.

A driver in a 2015 Toyota sedan, traveling west and going straight, hit a 47-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection at 1716 Southern Blvd in the Bronx. She suffered lower-leg injuries and a contusion, and police noted shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver contributed to the crash. Officers recorded the point of impact as the left front bumper. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash involved one sedan and a pedestrian. It happened at 5:31 a.m. The scene falls in the 42nd Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 21 - The driver of a sedan made a left turn and hit a southbound bicyclist at Southern Blvd and Home St in the Bronx. The 22-year-old was ejected, suffered head trauma, and was found unconscious with a concussion. Police cited failure to yield.

At 1:23 a.m. the driver of a sedan made a left turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist at Southern Blvd and Home St in the Bronx. The rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was unconscious, and was reported with a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the bicycle as going straight. The cyclists record lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as an additional contributing factor. No pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 18 - Two SUVs collided at E 172 St and West Farms Rd in the Bronx. The southbound Nissan struck the right rear quarter of a westbound Toyota. A 31-year-old driver suffered a neck contusion and was listed injured.

Two SUVs collided at E 172 St and West Farms Rd in the Bronx. The driver of a southbound Nissan struck the right rear quarter of a westbound Toyota. One occupant — a 31-year-old male driver — was listed injured with a neck contusion and remained conscious; he was not ejected. According to the police report, factors were listed as "Unspecified." Driver errors recorded in the dataset are listed as "Unspecified." Vehicle damage included center front-end damage to the Nissan and right rear-quarter damage to the Toyota. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 9 - A sedan driver and a moped rider collided head-on on Louis Nine Blvd in the Bronx. The 23-year-old rider suffered facial abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience. South met north. Steel met skin.

A sedan driver traveling south and a moped rider traveling north collided head-on at 1334 Louis Nine Blvd in the Bronx around 5 p.m. The 23-year-old rider was injured with facial abrasions. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inexperience in the crash. Both operators were going straight ahead. Each vehicle carried one person. Both showed center front-end damage. The sedan was registered in New York; the moped was a 2025 model, also registered in New York. The crash occurred in the 42nd Precinct area. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834500 - 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 9 - Two men hurt when southbound drivers collided at 1210 Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. Police recorded unsafe speed. The Dodge's left side doors crumpled. The Honda's right-front quarter tore.

Two drivers collided at 1210 Bryant Avenue in the Bronx while both traveled south and went straight, injuring a 32-year-old driver and a 36-year-old front passenger. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was a contributing factor. Impact was recorded on the Dodge driver’s left-side doors and the Honda sedan’s right-front quarter panel. The Dodge was a 2020 model listed as a 3-door; the Honda was a 2014 sedan. Other listed occupants had no specified injuries in the report. Police did not record pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The data shows driver speed as the central failure in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 8 - Two sedans collided on East 167th in the Bronx. One sedan rear-ended another. A 27-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling east.

Two sedans collided on East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, one sedan struck the rear of the other. A 27-year-old male driver was injured with back trauma and complained of whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the drivers. Both vehicles were traveling east and were reported going straight ahead. The front center of the striking sedan and the rear center of the struck sedan were damaged. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver wore a lap belt and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 2 - A 37-year-old woman riding a bicycle was hit during improper passing on Bruckner Blvd. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded improper passing as the contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." A 37-year-old woman riding a bicycle was injured at 1365 Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a contusion to her knee/lower leg and remained conscious. The record shows the bicyclist was going straight ahead and a second vehicle is listed with pre-crash action "Passing." Police listed "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The report notes no vehicle damage and records the bicyclist’s injury as a contusion to the lower leg.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 23 - An SUV driver making a U‑turn struck a southbound sedan at Sheridan Blvd and E 173 St in the Bronx. Four women — both drivers and two passengers — reported neck and shoulder pain and were in shock. Both vehicles had front-end damage.

An SUV driver making a U‑turn collided with a southbound sedan on Sheridan Boulevard at East 173rd Street. Four women were injured: the two drivers and two passengers. According to the police report, both vehicles suffered center front-end damage and all occupants complained of pain or nausea, with injuries to the neck and shoulders. Police listed “Turning Improperly” as the contributing factor. The SUV’s pre-crash action is recorded as making a U-turn; the sedan was recorded as going straight ahead. Both drivers are listed as licensed and none of the occupants were ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 6 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Southern Blvd. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left bruises and pain. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter at Southern Blvd and Freeman St in the Bronx. According to the police report, a male scooter driver was injured, suffering a contusion and lower leg trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving, with a vulnerable road user left hurt and partially ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827521 - 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

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 25 - Ambulance and taxi crashed at E 173 St. Two passengers hurt. Back injuries. Metal and glass. Sirens and pain. No clear cause. The street swallowed another day.

An ambulance and a taxi collided at 1010 E 173 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they struck each other. Two people were injured: a 31-year-old female taxi driver and a 39-year-old male passenger, both suffering back injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 23 - A parked Ford sedan took a hit to its right rear bumper. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

A Ford sedan, parked near 943 E 167th Street in the Bronx, was struck on its right rear bumper by another vehicle. One woman, the driver, sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was listed as the contributing factor. The impact targeted the parked vehicle’s rear, leaving the driver with whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any errors by the injured party. The only listed safety equipment was a lap belt and harness, noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 18 - A moped driver was struck and injured by a distracted sedan on Hoe Ave. She suffered arm bruises and was partially ejected. Both drivers failed to pay attention. The street stayed dangerous and dark.

A moped and a sedan collided on Hoe Ave at E 173 St in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 30-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped was struck on its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, ABC7, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16