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Jun 5 - 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 2025-09-19

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 26 - A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles struck each other with left front bumpers. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling south collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. Both drivers were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The SUV had two occupants; the sedan had one. The sedan driver’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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 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 15 - 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 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - An e-bike carrying two riders collided with a sedan making an improper U-turn on East 176 Street. Both bicyclists were ejected and suffered contusions. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the e-bike’s center front. Injuries were serious but non-fatal.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on East 176 Street when it collided with an e-bike traveling south. The e-bike carried two riders, a 35-year-old male driver and a 37-year-old female passenger. Both bicyclists were ejected from the bike and sustained contusions, with injuries to the face and other unknown areas. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the sedan and the e-bike driver. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the e-bike’s center front end. Both bicyclists were conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - Two sedans crashed head-on at East 169 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were men. One driver, 62, was injured and went into shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. Prescription medication was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 169 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The 62-year-old driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. The crash involved front-end impacts on both vehicles. The report lists prescription medication as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or other victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a moped rider traveling southeast on East 172 Street near Boston Road. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on East 172 Street when it collided with a moped traveling southeast. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the sedan's maneuver as the pre-crash action. The moped's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit on the left front bumper. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling southeast. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles' front ends. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - A Dodge swung wide on Southern Boulevard. Another car hit its rear. A 22-year-old man was flung partway out. Blood pooled from a deep leg gash. Driver inattention and inexperience marked the crash. The street bore the cost.

A crash on Southern Boulevard near 1211 left a 22-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan attempted a wide U-turn. A southbound car struck the Dodge’s rear. The impact partially ejected the young man, who lay conscious and bleeding from a severe leg laceration. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. These driver errors set the stage for the violent collision. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus or lack experience. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, but the toll fell on those inside the cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507598 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - A 39-year-old woman driving a 2022 Acura sedan north on Boston Road was struck on the right rear quarter panel. She suffered back injuries and shock but was not ejected. The crash caused visible damage to the sedan’s rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a female driver in a 2022 Acura sedan was traveling north on Boston Road in the Bronx when her vehicle was hit on the right rear quarter panel. The driver, age 39, sustained back injuries and was in shock but remained inside the vehicle, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or violations. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The collision caused damage to the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The report does not specify the other vehicle involved beyond its direction of travel or type.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 11 - A sedan struck the rear of a bus on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling northwest.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female sedan driver collided with the right rear bumper of a bus on East 174 Street. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the bus had damage to its center back end. The driver was injured, complaining of pain and nausea with upper arm and shoulder injuries. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A motorcycle struck a stopped bus on Sheridan Expressway. The rider, 38, was thrown from his seat. His helmet could not save him. He died on the cold pavement. The crash left the bus and its passengers shaken but unhurt.

A deadly crash unfolded on the northbound Sheridan Expressway. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a stopped bus. The 38-year-old rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The bus, carrying several passengers, was stopped in traffic at the time. No injuries were reported among the bus occupants. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider wore a helmet, but the force of the impact proved fatal. The data shows no errors or contributing factors for the bus driver. The system failed the vulnerable road user. The morning ended in loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19