Bronx River Parkway kills two. The pattern runs through Claremont.

Aug 25 - A moped traveling north on 3 Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The driver and rear passenger were ejected. Both suffered serious injuries including fractures and abrasions. The vehicle was demolished. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited.

According to the police report, a moped with two occupants was hit on its left side doors while traveling north on 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 63-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The 51-year-old female rear passenger was ejected and sustained abrasions over her entire body. Both were conscious but seriously injured. The moped was demolished in the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver errors were specified. The injuries resulted from the impact and ejections, not from any victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 19 - Sedan turning right slammed into northbound e-scooter. Young rider gashed arm and shoulder. Metal crumpled. Blood on the street. System failed to keep him safe.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound e-scooter on Webster Avenue at East 173 Street in the Bronx. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Keep Right" as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper and the e-scooter's right front quarter panel were damaged. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the police report cites only the sedan driver's failure to keep right as a cause. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Two sedans crashed on 3 Avenue near Cross Bronx Expressway. A female driver suffered back contusions. The impact hit the left front bumper of one car and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 3 Avenue. One vehicle was traveling straight east, the other making a right turn. The female driver of the first sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions. The crash involved impact to the left front bumper of the first car and the right rear quarter panel of the second. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - A sedan made an improper left turn on East 168 Street in the Bronx. It struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn improperly on East 168 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west. The 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - SUV hit sedan’s rear. Driver hurt, body scraped, in shock. Both cars moved straight. Airbags burst. Metal twisted on 3 Avenue. No pedestrians, no cyclists.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on 3 Avenue struck the right rear quarter panel of a Mercedes sedan heading south. The sedan’s 49-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. He was not ejected but was in shock. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver and does not specify any driver errors or violations. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash damaged the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - A 17-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm in a crash on Park Avenue near East 170 Street. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle and a northbound bike.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Park Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The crash involved two vehicles: an unspecified vehicle and a northbound bike driven by the injured teen. The bike's left front bumper was damaged. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. No other injuries or occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A taxi and a sedan crashed on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The right rear passenger in the taxi suffered a head injury and shock. The collision involved front bumpers. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Claremont Parkway collided with a sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the taxi and the left front bumper of the sedan. A 59-year-old female occupant in the taxi, seated in the right rear, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A 15-year-old girl was struck while crossing East 168 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 168 Street and 3 Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a moped passing northbound on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a moped passing in the same direction. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's left front quarter panel struck the moped's center front end. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in North Carolina and the moped driver in New Brunswick. The crash highlights dangerous lane maneuvers and distracted driving on a busy Bronx street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A 39-year-old female SUV driver suffered a bruised elbow in a Bronx crash. The collision involved a taxi and two SUVs, all traveling north. Police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx involving three vehicles: two SUVs and a taxi. The 39-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The taxi sustained damage to its left front bumper, and one SUV was damaged on the left side doors. The driver of the injured SUV was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The crash was triggered by aggressive driving and a failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist going straight on 3 Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Volvo sedan made a left turn and collided with him on 3 Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan's center front end struck the left side doors of the bike. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash but suffered injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed in New York and the bicyclist was licensed in Florida.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A sedan turning left struck a 39-year-old man riding an e-scooter on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No helmet was worn. Injuries were serious but non-ejection.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 168 Street in the Bronx collided with a 39-year-old male e-scooter rider. The rider was injured with contusions and bruises to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the e-scooter on the left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling south. The e-scooter rider was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A truck and SUV collide on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal twists. Inside the SUV, six are thrown forward. A 17-year-old girl’s head splits open. Blood pools. Children cry out in shock. The road stays silent. The city keeps moving.

A truck and an SUV collided while merging east on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 4:15 a.m. According to the police report, six people in the SUV were injured, including a 17-year-old girl who suffered severe head bleeding. Two boys, ages 8 and 10, sustained leg injuries. Other passengers, ages 19 and 35, were also hurt. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old woman, reported head pain. Police cite 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report details shock and bleeding among the injured. Helmet or signal use is not listed as a factor. The crash left a trail of pain and silence on the expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A moped and sedan collided on East 172 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were parked before impact. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The sedan sustained front bumper damage. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a moped and a sedan on East 172 Street in the Bronx. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The moped driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The sedan, a 2016 Toyota, was also occupied by a male driver but no injuries were reported for him. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The moped's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper were points of impact. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A motorbike and sedan crashed head-on on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The motorbike driver, 22, suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan struck the motorbike while both traveled straight. Failure to yield right-of-way was a key factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike and a sedan collided on East 168 Street near 3 Avenue in the Bronx. The motorbike driver, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight in opposite directions when the collision occurred, impacting the center front ends of both vehicles. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2003 Buick, while the motorbike was a 2021 Suzuki. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Two sedans collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was in shock with unspecified injuries. The crash involved a moving vehicle striking a parked car. Damage was to the front bumpers. No ejections or safety equipment reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. One vehicle was traveling south, striking the left front bumper of a parked sedan. The moving vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 34-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The parked vehicle’s driver was licensed in New York. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The bike struck the center front end of an SUV traveling north. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on East 168 Street collided with a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The 26-year-old male bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The SUV showed no damage. No further details on driver actions or violations were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25