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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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

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 2025-08-06

A 12-year-old girl suffered neck injuries crossing Boone Avenue in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection and showed signs of shock and pain. The crash details lack driver errors or vehicle specifics. The girl was hurt outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Boone Avenue in the Bronx, away from an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not at a designated crossing point when the collision occurred. No safety equipment or other factors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

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

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

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

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

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

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 2022-05-23

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

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

A sedan was rear-ended on Freeman Street in the Bronx. The 37-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. No pedestrians or other occupants were hurt. The crash left the sedan damaged at the right rear.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man driving a 2018 sedan eastbound on Longfellow Avenue at Freeman Street in the Bronx was hit in the right rear quarter panel by another vehicle. The driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to the right rear, while the other vehicle was damaged at the front. No pedestrians or additional passengers were involved or injured in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06