No One Spared: Crotona Park East Bleeds While Leaders Dither

Jan 23 - A garbage truck driver suffered a head contusion in a crash on Sheridan Boulevard. The truck and a flatbed truck, both parked, collided frontally. The driver was conscious but injured. Police cited driver inattention and aggressive driving as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sheridan Boulevard in the Bronx involving a garbage truck and a flatbed truck, both parked before impact. The garbage truck driver, a 29-year-old man, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the garbage truck and the left front bumper of the flatbed. The driver was not ejected and was the sole injured party. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 100, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Dec 17 - A 54-year-old man walking against traffic on Jennings Street was struck at an intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Jennings Street against traffic at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling east, going straight ahead, and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash occurred near Stebbins Avenue in zip code 10459.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A sedan traveling east on Jennings Street hit a 6-year-old boy crossing at an intersection. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jennings Street in the Bronx struck a 6-year-old pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A moped and SUV collided on Southern Boulevard. The moped driver, unlicensed and inexperienced, was ejected and injured. Only the moped driver was hurt. The SUV took front-end damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Southern Boulevard made a right turn and collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn at East 173 Street. The moped driver, a 22-year-old man, was unlicensed and inexperienced. He was ejected from the moped and suffered abrasions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The SUV, driven by a licensed man, sustained front-end damage. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. Only the moped driver was injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 2 - A 27-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and concussion, left semiconscious. The sedan’s right front bumper hit him while he crossed outside a crosswalk or signal.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2021 Ford sedan traveling south on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the sedan’s right front bumper made impact. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and back injury, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists the pedestrian’s confusion or error as the contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a designated area was the only contributing factor identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - Two sedans crashed on Boston Road in the Bronx. A female driver making a left turn hit another sedan going straight. An 11-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. The child was restrained with a lap belt and remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. An 11-year-old male passenger in the rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a collision with a northbound SUV on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling southbound was struck by a northbound SUV on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV struck the bike with its left front bumper, while the bike's center front end was the point of impact. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - Two SUVs crashed head-on on Bryant Avenue at night. An 8-year-old boy in the rear seat suffered a head abrasion. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bryant Avenue at 10:20 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. An 8-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat of one vehicle sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - A sedan turning left struck a northbound e-scooter on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The sedan driver was distracted and speeding.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx collided with an e-scooter traveling north. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was partially ejected from his vehicle and sustained a concussion along with injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper striking the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and traveling east at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A sedan hit a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter on Southern Boulevard. The man was thrown, bleeding from the head, but conscious. Both vehicles showed damage to the left front. The street was quiet. The crash left the rider injured.

A sedan collided with a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter near Southern Boulevard and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter. He was thrown, head bleeding, half-ejected, still conscious. Both machines bore wounds on the left front. The street was quiet.' The e-scooter rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash underscores the vulnerability of those outside cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A 20-year-old woman suffered a fractured knee and dislocated foot after an SUV backed into her on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver’s view was obstructed. The pedestrian was conscious but injured in the lower leg area.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford SUV backed south on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx and struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right rear bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The pedestrian’s actions in the roadway are noted but no fault is assigned. The crash highlights the dangers of backing with limited visibility.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A sedan hit a 23-year-old woman crossing East 174 Street at Southern Boulevard. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions. She was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 174 Street struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A 31-year-old female e-bike rider was injured on Boston Road in the Bronx. The taxi made a left turn and struck the e-bike head-on. The rider suffered whole-body injuries and minor bleeding. Shocked, she was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the taxi's left turn preceded the impact. The rider was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. The taxi had no occupants, and the e-bike was damaged at the center front end. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of turning vehicles and vulnerable e-bike riders sharing city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a Hyundai sedan traveling south on Boston Road. The sedan’s driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Airbags deployed. Both vehicles sustained front and rear quarter damage.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was making a left turn on Boston Road when it collided with a southbound 2011 Hyundai sedan. The sedan’s 52-year-old male driver was injured, suffering injuries to his entire body and experiencing shock. The sedan’s airbags deployed, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 20 - A 70-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected after colliding with a sedan on Southern Boulevard. The scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The sedan had front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involving a motorscooter and a sedan. The motorscooter driver, a 70-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan, traveling east, struck the motorscooter, which was traveling south, impacting the sedan's left front bumper. The motorscooter showed no vehicle damage. The scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A 65-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the front center of the other. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Southern Boulevard near East 173 Street in the Bronx. The female driver of a 2018 SUV was making a left turn when her vehicle was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a southbound 2007 SUV traveling straight. The 65-year-old female driver sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19