No One Spared: Crotona Park East Bleeds While Leaders Dither

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The collision caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:48 AM on East 174 Street in the Bronx. A 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck a parked 2010 Nissan SUV. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The moving vehicle's driver, a 30-year-old female from Texas, was injured with a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle; the airbag deployed during the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision involved two SUVs, with the parked vehicle sustaining damage to its left front quarter panel and the moving vehicle sustaining damage to its left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

A sedan turning right on Vyse Avenue hit a woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered internal injuries. The driver failed to yield. The Bronx street saw another pedestrian harmed by a car.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan made a right turn on Vyse Avenue in the Bronx and struck a female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The crash happened at 8:45 PM. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this was not cited as a cause. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to people crossing at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on Southern Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx around 10:00 AM. A station wagon/SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report explicitly cites failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of left turns against oncoming traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 30-year-old male moped driver was ejected and sustained a serious head injury on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious and suffered contusions. The crash occurred early morning with unspecified contributing factors noted by police.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3). The incident occurred at 3:09 AM on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious at the scene and had contusions and bruises. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no clear driver error was identified. The driver held a permit license from New York State. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both categorized as 'Other,' suggesting a non-standard collision scenario. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist suffered elbow and arm injuries after a vehicle making a left turn struck him in the Bronx. The crash occurred late at night. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:31 PM near 1490 Crotona Park East in the Bronx. A vehicle making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling northeast, impacting the cyclist's left side doors. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. No other contributing factors were noted. This collision highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users, resulting in serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Wilkens Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Wilkens Avenue near Jennings Street in the Bronx. A 2019 Cadillac sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, was making a U-turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle drivers making unsafe turns without yielding to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 48-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield and struck her at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit her head-on, fracturing and dislocating her lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Southern Boulevard near Freeman Street in the Bronx. A Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling north went straight ahead and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV impacted her center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report. This incident highlights the critical danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 40-year-old man on a bike was ejected and burned after a sedan struck him on Westchester Avenue. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist suffered hip and leg injuries. Streets remain dangerous for the unprotected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering moderate burns and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The sedan, with one occupant, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bike's point of impact was the center back end. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The bicyclist's contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the vehicle dynamics and driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans slammed together on Sheridan Boulevard. Both drivers suffered head wounds and shock. Police cite ignored signals and a bad turn. Metal twisted. Streets stained. System failed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 1:30 AM on Sheridan Boulevard near Jennings Street in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man driving a 2014 Infiniti made a U-turn. A 19-year-old woman in a 2014 Acura drove straight south. Both drivers suffered head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Damage struck the Infiniti's right side doors and the Acura's front end. Driver errors in maneuvering and obeying signals led to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. Aging trains, tracks, and tunnels wait for repairs. Riders and advocates demand action. Uncertainty grows as leaders debate how to fund essential transit upgrades. Vulnerable users remain at risk.

This report covers the MTA capital plan funding debate as of July 30, 2024. The MTA’s 2025-29 capital program, discussed at the Capital Program Committee meeting, remains unfunded after Governor Hochul’s indefinite delay of congestion pricing. The matter centers on the need for new rail cars, power stations, and repairs to tracks and tunnels. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer stressed, 'We need to achieve 100 percent state-of-good-repair.' State Senator Jeremy Cooney challenged the governor to restore funding or implement congestion pricing within 100 days. Riders Alliance’s Danny Pearlstein urged, 'Gov. Hochul must start congestion pricing now to rebuild trust.' The MTA is $15 billion short on its 2020-24 plan, with no clear path forward. Transit advocates warn that underfunding public transit puts riders—especially those on foot or bike—at continued risk.

• Trains, Tracks and Tunnels Top MTA Needs For Next Capital Plan As Current Plan Languishes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-30

Council members and developers vow to build up to 200 parking spaces per project near new Bronx Metro-North stations. Despite no city parking mandates, car storage dominates debate. Transit access takes a back seat. Vulnerable road users face more cars, more risk.

On July 10, 2024, the City Council held a hearing on proposed rezonings around new Metro-North stations in the Bronx. The matter, titled 'Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council,' focused on whether to require parking in new residential and commercial projects. Council Members Amanda Faris, Kevin C. Riley, Rafael Salamanca, and Kristy Marmorato all pressed for developers to include parking, despite the city's move to waive mandates. Riley called parking 'a huge issue.' Developers, including Baker Development, promised up to 200 spaces per project. Bronx City Planning Director Paul Philips said, 'We certainly expect developers to provide parking.' The debate ignored the danger more parking brings: more cars, more conflict, more risk for people walking and biking. No safety analyst weighed in, but the outcome is clear—transit-oriented in name, car-centric in practice.

• Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10

A 19-year-old woman was injured after stepping out from behind a parked vehicle on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The SUV, traveling north and slowing, struck her with its front center. The pedestrian suffered shock and unknown injuries.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The crash occurred around 4:00 PM. The involved vehicle was a 2013 Buick SUV traveling north, which was slowing or stopping at the time. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was placed in shock with unknown bodily injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No visible injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council grilled delivery apps on June 21. Seven bills target reckless e-bike riding, battery fires, and low pay. Lawmakers want apps to answer for worker traffic violations and vehicle safety. Pedestrians and cyclists face daily danger. Councilmember Schulman called for accountability.

On June 21, 2024, the NYC Council's Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held a hearing on seven bills regulating delivery apps. The bills aim to address 'myriad health and safety concerns' from e-bike crashes, battery fires, and low pay. Councilmember Lynn Schulman, District 29, spoke out: 'Right now, delivery workers are essentially incentivized for speed... This often results in driving recklessly, often putting the lives of pedestrians at risk.' Three bills would make apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash responsible for vehicle safety and compliance, require them to provide safety-compliant e-bikes, and ensure mopeds are registered. Other bills target pay transparency and tip protections. Councilmembers Shaun Abreu and Rafael Salamanca also spoke in support. The measures seek to hold companies accountable for dangers faced by vulnerable road users and delivery workers alike.

• Delivery apps in NYC could be held responsible for workers following traffic laws, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-21

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07