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Mar 20 - An SUV stopped in traffic rear-ended a southbound e-scooter on Boston Road in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite following too closely and alcohol involvement as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:43 AM on Boston Road in the Bronx. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling south was stopped in traffic when it struck the rear center of a southbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 54-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for the e-scooter driver. The SUV had no occupants and was stationary before impact. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. These details highlight driver error and systemic danger on this Bronx corridor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 19 - Two sedans collided on Clinton Avenue. Both drivers suffered serious injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded and limited view. Metal twisted. System failed. Danger lingers.

Two sedans crashed on Clinton Avenue at 7:15 a.m. Both drivers were seriously injured. According to the police report, the male driver of a BMW sedan disregarded traffic control and had limited visibility. His car struck the female driver’s Nissan on the left side doors. The female driver suffered head injuries and remained conscious. The male driver sustained leg injuries. Both vehicles were heavily damaged. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors for the male driver. No contributing factors were assigned to the female driver. This crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and visibility fails.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 19 - Council members blasted DOT for street redesigns that cut crashes and injuries. They claimed community harm, ignoring hard data. Bike lanes and safer streets faced political fire. DOT stood firm, citing lives saved and broad support. Vulnerable road users caught in the crossfire.

On March 19, 2024, the City Council held an oversight hearing on DOT street safety projects and Streets Plan implementation. The hearing, led by Council Members Selvena Brooks-Powers (D-Queens), Christopher Banks (D-Brooklyn), and Rafael Salamanca Jr. (D-Bronx), focused on the DOT's progress under the Streets Plan, which mandates annual targets for protected bike lanes and bus lanes. Brooks-Powers objected to the Seagirt Boulevard bike lane, claiming DOT ignored community wishes, despite previously calling for more investment. Banks demanded removal of new protected bike lanes in East New York, citing parking and safety issues, though data showed fewer crashes and injuries. Salamanca criticized a Bronx street redesign for congestion, despite lower crash rates. He also accused DOT of neglecting communities of color, though data shows these areas receive more redesigns. DOT officials defended their process, emphasizing community engagement and prioritizing high-need areas. The council's opposition stands in stark contrast to the projects' proven safety benefits for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Cycle of Rage: Council Members Slam DOT for Successful Safety Projects, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 14 - A 20-year-old male bicyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after a collision with a sedan on 3 Avenue. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 3 Avenue involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling south. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and experienced shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan struck the bicyclist with its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The driver’s failure to comply with traffic control directly caused the collision and injuries sustained by the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 11 - A 29-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was injured in a Bronx crash. The vehicle struck another while traveling south on Boston Road. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:34 AM on Boston Road in the Bronx. The 29-year-old male driver, operating a 2023 JIAJU vehicle traveling south and going straight ahead, suffered a head injury described as an abrasion. The point of impact was the center front end of his vehicle. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Another vehicle was making a left turn, but no details on its involvement or driver status are provided. The injured party was the driver and sole occupant of his vehicle, and no safety equipment was noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 9 - A 49-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue. The vehicle, traveling south, impacted the pedestrian’s head with its right front bumper. The victim suffered a concussion and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 161 Street and Melrose Avenue in the Bronx at 6:35 p.m. The 49-year-old male victim was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury, specifically a concussion, and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The focus remains on the vehicle striking the pedestrian who was lawfully crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 7 - Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.

Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.

• File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Feb 28 - Council targets fake and expired plates. Bill sets fines. Ten-day grace for expired tags. Crackdown aims at cars that dodge law and endanger streets. Committee on Public Safety holds the measure.

Int 0177-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle with fraudulent or expired license plates,' makes it illegal to drive with fake or expired plates, including temporary ones. Civil penalties apply, but drivers with expired plates get a 10-day cure period. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Salamanca, Powers, Restler, Won, Brewer, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Avilés, De La Rosa, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill targets drivers who hide behind illegal plates, a tactic often linked to hit-and-runs and reckless driving.

• File Int 0177-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 23 - A young man on an e-bike crashed into a parked Jeep on Melrose Avenue. He flew from his seat, helmet on, and died before dawn. The SUV never moved. The street claimed him. Speed and control lost him to the Bronx night.

A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike died after colliding with a parked Jeep near Melrose Avenue and East 161st Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 5:58 a.m. The report states the e-bike rider was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control.' The narrative details that the rider 'hit a parked Jeep at speed,' was 'ejected,' and 'died before dawn.' The police report notes the victim was wearing a helmet. The Jeep, registered in Pennsylvania, was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The e-bike was described as 'demolished.' The police report centers contributing factors on 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No driver error from the SUV is cited, as the vehicle was stationary. The focus remains on the systemic dangers of speed and control loss on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 13 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-02-13

Feb 3 - A 24-year-old man suffered shoulder abrasions after being struck by a sedan in the Bronx. The crash involved two northbound sedans colliding, with impact to the pedestrian and vehicle damage concentrated on front and side panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 in the Bronx near 3206 3 Avenue. Two sedans, both traveling north, collided. One sedan's left front bumper struck the pedestrian, a 24-year-old male who sustained upper arm and shoulder abrasions and remained conscious. The other sedan was impacted on the right side doors and right rear quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. Vehicle damage and injury patterns indicate the pedestrian was hit during the collision between the two vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 3 - Two vehicles collided on Boston Road at dusk, injuring three men. The SUV was making a right turn when struck on its right side by a sedan attempting to pass improperly. Driver inexperience and lane misuse contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 on Boston Road involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a 2015 Nissan sedan. The SUV was making a right turn when the sedan, traveling northeast, struck its right side doors with the sedan's left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' for the SUV driver and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' for the sedan driver as contributing factors. Three male occupants were injured: the SUV driver, age 28, suffered neck injuries; the front passenger, age 26, sustained knee and lower leg contusions; and the sedan driver, age 21, was also injured. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 25 - A pick-up truck making a left turn collided with an SUV going straight on Boston Road. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was unlicensed and inexperienced. Both vehicles damaged at front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Boston Road made a left turn and struck a northbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, and was wearing a harness. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pick-up truck driver was unlicensed. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the truck. The SUV driver was not ejected but suffered shock and injury severity level 3. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 24 - A 35-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The impact struck the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The motorcycle, traveling west, was struck at the center front end. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 16 - A 72-year-old woman was struck while crossing Boston Road at a marked crosswalk. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Boston Road while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle, traveling east, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 1 - A 55-year-old woman was hit by a taxi while crossing East 163 Street in the Bronx. The impact injured her elbow and lower arm, causing abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious and confused at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on East 163 Street struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, including abrasions. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. There are no driver errors explicitly noted in the data. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 29 - A moped traveling north struck a parked bus on Boston Road in the Bronx. The 41-year-old male rider suffered a head injury and concussion. The bus showed no damage. The rider was incoherent at the scene with serious injuries.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Boston Road collided with a parked bus. The moped's front center end struck the bus, which sustained no damage. The 41-year-old male moped driver was injured, suffering a head injury and concussion. He was incoherent at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim fault. The bus was unoccupied and stationary at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers vulnerable riders face even when colliding with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 27 - A 54-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a collision on East 170 Street near Fulton Avenue. The e-bike was hit on the right side doors while traveling east. The rider suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on East 170 Street was injured when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors. The rider sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision involved another vehicle traveling northbound, which impacted the center front end of the other vehicle. No further details on driver actions or violations were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18