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

May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 19 - A 16-year-old moped rider was thrown and injured when an SUV hit her head-on on Washington Avenue. Police cite driver distraction and failure to yield. The teen suffered leg injuries but stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female moped driver was partially ejected and injured in a head-on collision with an SUV on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The moped rider suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight when they collided at their center front ends. The moped driver wore a helmet but was still hurt. The SUV driver was not reported injured. No vehicle damage was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 6 - A bus making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Webster Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bus driver’s improper turning and lane usage caused the crash. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 2008 bus was making a left turn on Webster Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises. The report lists the bus driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The bus had six occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the bus and the right front quarter panel of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 22 - A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a taxi on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured and ejected during a collision with a taxi on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both the e-bike and taxi were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the taxi. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - A motorcycle rider suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck the bike from behind on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver followed too closely, causing the collision. The motorcycle sustained damage; the rider was injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Webster Avenue rear-ended a motorcycle also heading south. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a head injury described as a contusion or bruise. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle was damaged at the center back end. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan had one licensed male driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 5 - A 30-year-old man was struck while pushing a car on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The SUV hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed aggressive driving. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while pushing a car on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was a Honda SUV traveling straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage after the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise but was not ejected. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the pedestrian's part.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - A woman crossing East 168 Street in the Bronx was struck by a parked sedan. The impact hit her head, causing abrasions. She remained conscious but suffered serious injuries. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured when a parked sedan struck her on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal area when the collision occurred. She sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan, a 2009 Honda, was traveling north and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was a licensed male from New York, alone in the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's contributing factors are unspecified. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even near parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - A man crossing with the signal on Webster Avenue was hit. He suffered leg injuries and shock. Two sedans and an SUV tangled nearby. One driver was unlicensed. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at the intersection of Webster Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The crash involved two sedans and an SUV, with one driver unlicensed. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not wearing safety equipment, but this was not cited as a factor. The main toll was the pedestrian's injuries and shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 17 - A 13-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The Lexus hit her center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight southbound.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 170 Street and Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Lexus traveling southbound, striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions and contributing factors remain unspecified. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - A 58-year-old woman was hit while crossing East 168 Street with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East 168 Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2010 Ford sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No safety equipment or other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - A sedan, moving too fast, smashed into a bus on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal twisted. Glass flew. A young woman bled from the head. Passengers reeled in shock and pain. The bus’s side ripped open. The toll: blood, fear, broken bodies.

A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a bus near 3rd Avenue on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, 'a speeding sedan slammed into a bus. The car crumpled. A 27-year-old woman in the back bled from the head, silent in shock. The bus's right side was torn open.' Multiple passengers suffered injuries: a 27-year-old woman with severe head bleeding, a 34-year-old man with back injuries, and others with leg and chest trauma. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan was demolished. The bus sustained heavy damage to its right side. No evidence in the report suggests any fault by the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The sedan driver was unlicensed and distracted. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s front end.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The sedan had two occupants, including an unlicensed male driver. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bicyclist with its center front end while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s front end. No ejection occurred. The bicyclist was injured but survived the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - A 63-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx made a left turn and struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was injured with a contusion to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was located in the roadway at the time of the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Nissan sedan. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - Two sedans collided on Claremont Parkway. A one-year-old passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. The crash happened as one vehicle followed too closely. The child was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Claremont Parkway collided when one vehicle struck the center back end of the other. The contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely." A one-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the struck vehicle sustained whiplash and injuries to the entire body. He was restrained with a child restraint and remained conscious after the crash. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A 58-year-old woman crossing Webster Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Webster Avenue at an intersection with the signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s left front bumper was the point of impact and was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19