Longwood Bleeds: City Stalls, Streets Kill

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on East 167 Street in the Bronx, injuring the 55-year-old rider. The impact caused contusions and upper arm injuries. The crash was driven by the sedan driver's inattention and distraction, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 167 Street in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 55-year-old male, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the sedan driver's failure to maintain focus. The sedan, a 2010 Dodge, struck the bicycle at the right rear bumper with its center front end. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead and was the sole occupant of his bike. The sedan had two occupants and was also moving straight ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him from behind in the Bronx. The collision caused contusions and shock, highlighting the dangers of rear-end impacts involving vulnerable cyclists.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Acura sedan traveling north struck him from behind at 782 Hewitt Place in the Bronx. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises, resulting in shock. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was hit at the center back end. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the bicyclist. The crash underscores the risks posed by vehicle drivers failing to maintain safe distances or control, particularly when following vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan cut left on Southern Boulevard, steel slamming into a man’s head. He crossed with the signal. Blood pooled beneath Bronx streetlights. The driver, unlicensed, failed to yield. The man lay conscious, bleeding, as midnight pressed in.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man was crossing Southern Boulevard at Westchester Avenue with the signal when a 2013 Nissan sedan turned left and struck him head-on. The report states the driver was unlicensed and failed to yield the right-of-way. The collision occurred at midnight, with the vehicle’s center front end impacting the pedestrian’s head, causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was left conscious but bleeding heavily beneath the streetlights. The police narrative makes clear the driver’s actions—turning left without yielding and operating without a license—directly led to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing lawfully with the signal, as documented in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound sedan collided with a parked vehicle’s left front bumper on Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock and pain. The impact damaged the sedan’s left side doors and left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female driver traveling north on Intervale Avenue struck a parked sedan on the street’s left front bumper. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of the moving vehicle. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact, indicating the moving driver failed to maintain control or proper attention. Both contributing factors listed for the driver are unspecified, but the incident clearly involved a failure to avoid a collision with a stationary vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 14-year-old girl suffered a head injury and shock while crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx. She was hit at an intersection despite crossing with the signal. The driver’s actions remain unspecified, highlighting ongoing dangers to pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 163 Street and Tiffany Street in the Bronx at 10:45 AM. The report states she was "Crossing With Signal" when the collision occurred, suffering a head injury and shock with a complaint of pain or nausea. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver behavior or contributing factors listed. The absence of driver errors in the report does not diminish the impact on the pedestrian, who was legally crossing. The incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians even when following crossing signals, with the driver’s failure to prevent the collision remaining a critical concern.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 31-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Bronx crash. The impact struck the center front end of the moped. The rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected but was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 8:13 AM near 890 Prospect Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2023 JIAJU moped and a 1999 Mercedes sedan. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The moped sustained damage at the center front end, indicating the point of impact. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, with no explicit driver errors or victim behaviors cited. The sedan's details on driver and damage were not provided. The data highlights the vulnerability of the moped rider in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed on Tiffany Street in the Bronx. Both drivers made improper turns, colliding side to back. Injuries included concussions and leg wounds. The crash left passengers conscious but hurt, spotlighting driver errors in turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:41 on Tiffany Street in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling south. Both drivers were cited for 'Turning Improperly,' which directly contributed to the collision. One driver was making a U-turn when the impact occurred, striking the left side doors of the other vehicle. The report states the first vehicle, a 2018 Volkswagen SUV with a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was going straight ahead before the collision. The second vehicle, a Nissan SUV driven by a male with a New York permit, was making the U-turn. Injuries reported include concussions and knee-lower leg-foot injuries to both drivers and a rear passenger. Both injured parties remained conscious and were not ejected. The data highlights driver errors in turning as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 27-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured his elbow and lower arm in the Bronx. The crash occurred while the vehicle was slowing or stopping. No vehicle damage was reported, and contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was involved in a crash on Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at 16:28. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle was traveling north and was in the process of slowing or stopping at the time of the incident. The report notes no damage to the moped, and the contributing factors are listed as unspecified. The driver was licensed and conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A taxi struck the rear of a tanker truck while traveling west on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The tanker was making a left turn northeast. A right rear passenger in the taxi suffered back injuries and shock, with no visible complaints reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 9:13 AM. A taxi traveling west went straight ahead and struck the center back end of a tanker truck that was making a left turn northeast. The point of impact was the center back end of the tanker and the left rear bumper of the taxi. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 42-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with back trauma and shock but was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The tanker had one occupant and was licensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the taxi's failure to adjust speed or maintain safe distance while the tanker was turning likely contributed to the collision. The injured passenger's contributing factors were unspecified. The crash highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 20-year-old e-bike rider suffered head injuries on Intervale Avenue. A car making a right turn hit him. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Intervale Avenue near East 163 Street in the Bronx at 9:20 p.m. The crash happened when a vehicle making a right turn struck the cyclist's left rear bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider suffered head injuries and abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. The cyclist wore a helmet. The vehicle's center front end was damaged. This crash shows the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped and sedan collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The moped’s left rear passenger suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Both vehicles struck front ends while traveling straight. The passenger was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling northeast and a sedan traveling southwest collided on Southern Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx at 18:52. The point of impact was the moped’s center front end and the sedan’s right front bumper. The moped carried two occupants, including a 39-year-old male passenger seated on the left rear, who sustained abrasions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles, highlighting the systemic dangers of vehicle interactions on this corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. Aging trains, tracks, and tunnels wait for repairs. Riders and advocates demand action. Uncertainty grows as leaders debate how to fund essential transit upgrades. Vulnerable users remain at risk.

This report covers the MTA capital plan funding debate as of July 30, 2024. The MTA’s 2025-29 capital program, discussed at the Capital Program Committee meeting, remains unfunded after Governor Hochul’s indefinite delay of congestion pricing. The matter centers on the need for new rail cars, power stations, and repairs to tracks and tunnels. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer stressed, 'We need to achieve 100 percent state-of-good-repair.' State Senator Jeremy Cooney challenged the governor to restore funding or implement congestion pricing within 100 days. Riders Alliance’s Danny Pearlstein urged, 'Gov. Hochul must start congestion pricing now to rebuild trust.' The MTA is $15 billion short on its 2020-24 plan, with no clear path forward. Transit advocates warn that underfunding public transit puts riders—especially those on foot or bike—at continued risk.

• Trains, Tracks and Tunnels Top MTA Needs For Next Capital Plan As Current Plan Languishes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-30

Taxi hit a parked car on Fox Street. The driver, 33, suffered whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Night crash. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east near 940 Fox Street in the Bronx struck a parked vehicle’s right side doors at 22:08. The taxi’s left front bumper and quarter panel took the hit. The 33-year-old male taxi driver was injured, suffering whiplash but remained conscious. He wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the risks faced by vehicle occupants when moving traffic meets parked cars in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed head-on on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 2-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both cars.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 9:00 AM. Two sedans, both traveling straight ahead, collided front-to-front. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the collision. A 2-year-old female passenger was injured, sustaining a head contusion while restrained in a child safety seat. She was conscious and seated in the right rear passenger position. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage. The third sedan involved showed no damage and was not a factor in the collision. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling north on Westchester Avenue struck a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, with no helmet worn by the bicyclist.

At 14:48 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, a 2008 Chevrolet sedan traveling north collided with a bicyclist heading west, according to the police report. The sedan impacted the right side doors, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and upper leg injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion in the bicyclist's actions. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was going straight ahead and caused the collision by striking the bicyclist's position. No driver license status or sex was reported for the sedan driver. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle-bicycle interactions and driver failure to avoid collision with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council members and developers vow to build up to 200 parking spaces per project near new Bronx Metro-North stations. Despite no city parking mandates, car storage dominates debate. Transit access takes a back seat. Vulnerable road users face more cars, more risk.

On July 10, 2024, the City Council held a hearing on proposed rezonings around new Metro-North stations in the Bronx. The matter, titled 'Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council,' focused on whether to require parking in new residential and commercial projects. Council Members Amanda Faris, Kevin C. Riley, Rafael Salamanca, and Kristy Marmorato all pressed for developers to include parking, despite the city's move to waive mandates. Riley called parking 'a huge issue.' Developers, including Baker Development, promised up to 200 spaces per project. Bronx City Planning Director Paul Philips said, 'We certainly expect developers to provide parking.' The debate ignored the danger more parking brings: more cars, more conflict, more risk for people walking and biking. No safety analyst weighed in, but the outcome is clear—transit-oriented in name, car-centric in practice.

• Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10

E-bike rider struck on Tiffany Street. Head bruised. Bike’s front end smashed. No driver errors listed. Bronx pavement bears the mark.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Tiffany Street near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 13:43. The rider suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The e-bike’s center front end was damaged, with impact at the left front bumper. The report lists no driver errors or specific contributing factors. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An intoxicated e-scooter driver crashed on Simpson Street in the Bronx, suffering a severe head injury and partial ejection. The rider was unconscious with a concussion, highlighting the dangers of alcohol involvement in motorized scooter crashes.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The crash occurred at 22:49 on Simpson Street near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor in the crash. The vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted by the absence of safety equipment. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on the driver's impaired condition as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn hit a pedestrian crossing Intervale Avenue with the signal. The woman suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s actions caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Intervale Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a female pedestrian crossing the street with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian, described as conscious and injured, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The driver was licensed and operating a 2013 Nissan sedan. The collision resulted from the driver's failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal, highlighting a critical driver error that led to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04