Dec 28 - A sedan making an improper U-turn struck another sedan traveling northbound in the Bronx. The left rear passenger in the struck vehicle suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Driver inattention and improper turning led to the collision and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx at the intersection near 1008 Garrison Avenue around midnight. A 2013 Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a U-turn when it collided with a northbound 2025 Acura sedan. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the Nissan and the left rear quarter panel of the Acura. The Acura carried four occupants; the left rear passenger, a 25-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors from the Nissan driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 21 - A sedan traveling east on Whittier Street struck a parked box truck. Two male passengers suffered moderate injuries including leg and hip trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as critical factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 13:37 on Whittier Street in the Bronx, a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east struck a parked 2013 Hyundai box truck. The sedan's right front bumper impacted the truck's left front bumper. The sedan carried three occupants; two male passengers, ages 46 and 39, sustained moderate injuries including knee, lower leg, foot, and hip trauma. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The box truck was unoccupied and parked at the time of impact. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction when navigating around stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 20 - A distracted driver in an SUV struck a sedan on Tiffany Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 63-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and shock. The crash involved slippery pavement and caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:49 on Tiffany Street in the Bronx. The driver of the SUV, a licensed female driver from New York, was slowing or stopping when she collided with the rear of a westbound sedan. The sedan, driven by a 63-year-old woman, sustained center front end damage. The sedan driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with slippery pavement conditions. The SUV driver’s distraction was a key cause of the collision. The sedan driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and adverse road conditions in Bronx traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 13 - A pick-up truck traveling west on Oak Point Ave collided with another vehicle, injuring the driver and two passengers. Police cite aggressive driving and traffic control disregard as key factors. All occupants suffered moderate injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford pick-up truck traveling west on Oak Point Ave in the Bronx struck another vehicle with its right rear quarter panel at 9:52 AM. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. The driver, a 37-year-old male, and two passengers, aged 28 and 36, were injured, all experiencing shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Injuries included back trauma for the driver and knee, lower leg, and foot injuries for the passengers. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly highlights driver errors—aggressive driving and failure to obey traffic controls—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 30 - Two sedans collided at Spofford Ave in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved one vehicle making a left turn and another going straight. No explicit driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Spofford Ave in the Bronx at 4:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans: one traveling east going straight ahead and the other traveling north making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the northbound vehicle. A 51-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was not ejected from her vehicle. The report lists her contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The northbound driver was licensed and operating a 2001 Honda sedan. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior or safety equipment use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 22 - A 30-year-old woman suffered neck injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and other vehicular factors caused the collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx at Tiffany Street and Lafayette Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2007 Ford sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The collision caused neck injuries classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors twice, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 22 - Council weakened Adams’s zoning plan. Parking mandates stay in low-density zones. Central areas lose mandates. Housing projections drop. Some neighborhoods bear the burden. Car-centric rules persist. Vulnerable road users see little relief. The city’s streets remain dangerous.

""Taking into account the apprehensions of our constituents, the City Council balanced these concerns against the very real need to respond to the housing crisis this City is indisputably facing," said Council Member Rafael Salamanca of The Bronx. "In the process, we secured $5 billion in investments [in] a plan that makes New York City more affordable and sustainable."" -- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

Bill: City of Yes zoning reform. Status: Amended and advanced by City Council on November 22, 2024. The Council’s action, described as 'watering down' the mayor’s plan, keeps mandatory parking in low-density neighborhoods while ending it in central areas. The matter summary states: 'ending mandatory parking in areas with the best transit while keeping the costly mandate in low-density neighborhoods where it most hinders development.' Council Member Crystal Hudson voted yes, urging all neighborhoods to share the housing burden. Council Member Kevin Riley defended single-family zones. Council Member Rafael Salamanca cited balancing concerns and securing $5 billion for affordable housing. Borough President Antonio Reynoso warned of increased housing pressure elsewhere. The Council’s changes preserve car-centric zoning, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and limiting progress on safer, less car-dependent streets.

• Analysis: Mayor Gets the ‘W,’ But Council Turns His Zoning Plan into ‘City Of Yes … Sort Of’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-22

Nov 5 - An 80-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle backing north on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused chest injuries and bruising to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Bruckner Blvd near Hoe Ave in the Bronx at 10:20. The vehicle was traveling north and was backing up when it struck the pedestrian at the center back end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered chest injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers performing unsafe backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 29 - Two sedans traveling east on Hunts Point Ave collided, striking each other’s side doors. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. Police cited passing too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling eastbound on Hunts Point Avenue when they collided, impacting the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The driver of the Honda sedan, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision, indicating a failure in maintaining safe distance between vehicles. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused damage to the side doors of both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of close passing on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 28 - A 78-year-old man suffered bruises and arm injuries after an SUV hit him at a Bronx intersection. The crash involved improper lane usage by the driver, according to the police report. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

At 18:15 in the Bronx, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2009 Honda SUV at the intersection of Spofford Avenue and Hunts Point Avenue. According to the police report, the driver committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' which was cited as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 23 - A sedan struck a 3-year-old girl crossing Southern Boulevard at Intervale Avenue. The child was injured and in shock. Police cite driver’s failure to yield and ignoring traffic control as causes.

A 2015 Mercedes sedan traveling north on Southern Boulevard at Intervale Avenue hit a 3-year-old girl crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, directly causing the crash. The child suffered injuries and shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained no damage. The report lists driver errors—Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded—as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian was lawfully crossing with the signal. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 22 - A 12-year-old girl suffered head injuries and whiplash when SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard. Police cite traffic control disregard. The child, restrained in the back seat, was hurt in the violent impact.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 3:50 p.m. on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while traveling straight. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the cause, pointing to driver failure to obey signals or signs. A 12-year-old girl, riding in the right rear seat with a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report notes no contributing factors related to the victim. All drivers were licensed. Impact centered on the vehicles' front ends, showing a forceful collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 20 - A sedan making a U-turn on Bruckner Boulevard hit another sedan going straight. The crash left a 25-year-old woman in the back seat with head bruises. Both cars were damaged. The turn went wrong. Impact was hard.

According to the police report, at 15:19 on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue in the Bronx, a 2014 sedan making a U-turn collided with a 2013 sedan traveling straight south. The left front bumper of the second sedan took the hit. A 25-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat of the second car suffered head contusions and was conscious. She wore a lap belt. The report lists the first vehicle's pre-crash action as 'Making U Turn,' pointing to a turning maneuver gone wrong. No other contributing factors or errors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 1 - Box truck veered on Halleck Street. Its front left smashed the sedan’s right front. Sedan driver hurt—neck bruised, shaken. Police blame unsafe lane change. Metal and flesh paid the price.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan collided at 15:58 on Halleck Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were heading north when the truck’s left front quarter panel struck the sedan’s right front. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered neck contusions and bruising. Police cited "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the cause of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight before impact. The report lists no victim actions as contributing factors. The crash left the sedan driver injured and both vehicles damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 27 - A pick-up truck rear-ended a sedan on Bruckner Expressway. The truck driver fell asleep and followed too closely. A 75-year-old passenger in the sedan suffered bruises across his body. Night. Impact. Pain.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on the Bruckner Expressway struck the back of a sedan at 11:10 PM. The impact injured a 75-year-old male passenger in the sedan, leaving him with contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists the pick-up truck driver's errors as "Fell Asleep" and "Following Too Closely." Both vehicles were moving straight ahead. No actions by the injured passenger contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the risk when drivers lose focus and fail to keep distance on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759424 - 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 25 - A 71-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling east, struck him head-on. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Tiffany Street in the Bronx struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Bruckner Boulevard at 14:11. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was operating the sedan straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing legally with the signal. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified, emphasizing the impact resulted from the vehicle's movement and positioning. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end, confirming the point of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 23 - A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved improper passing or lane usage by one vehicle, resulting in significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:03 on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The collision involved a pick-up truck traveling north going straight ahead and a sedan also traveling north but making a left turn. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The contributing factor cited was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers, a 33-year-old male in the pick-up truck and a 29-year-old male front passenger in the sedan, sustained chest injuries and were in shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was reported in use. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing the cause on driver error and improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 23 - Two sedans collided at 4:09 AM on Edgewater Road in the Bronx. One driver suffered neck abrasions and was conscious. The crash involved unsafe speed, with one vehicle making a U-turn and the other traveling straight southbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:09 AM on Edgewater Road in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling southbound going straight ahead, the other making a U-turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left side doors of the sedan making the U-turn. The driver of the sedan making the U-turn, a 31-year-old male, sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage included the left front bumper of the southbound sedan and the center front end of the U-turning sedan. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe speed combined with complex maneuvers like U-turns on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 14 - A left-turning SUV struck a northbound sedan on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s rear passenger suffered a head contusion. Police cited the SUV driver for disregarding traffic control, causing the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:40 on Longwood Avenue near Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2017 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2018 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel striking the sedan's right front bumper. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan carried a male rear passenger who sustained a head contusion but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision and resulting injury stem directly from the SUV driver's failure to yield or comply with traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18