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A sedan struck the rear of a stopped sedan on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night. No vehicles showed visible damage. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Southern Boulevard rear-ended a stopped sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 27-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were sedans registered in New York, and neither showed visible damage. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment. The crash occurred near Freeman Street in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old man was hit by a vehicle on Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash occurred away from an intersection under unclear circumstances.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Hoe Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the crash occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. No safety equipment or pedestrian actions were detailed. The lack of damage to the vehicle suggests a low-speed impact, but the exact cause remains unclear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and an SUV collided on Sheridan Boulevard. Two young passengers, ages 7 and 1, suffered facial injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. Impact struck the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2014 BMW sedan traveling west and a 2015 Jeep SUV traveling north collided on Sheridan Boulevard. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Two child passengers, a 7-year-old and a 1-year-old, were injured in the crash. Both suffered facial abrasions and contusions but remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 66-year-old man driving an SUV was injured in a crash on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV struck a parked vehicle while making a turn. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and limited view as causes.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male driver was injured in a collision involving multiple vehicles on Boston Road in the Bronx. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The injured driver was operating a southbound SUV and sustained knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved the SUV striking a parked vehicle and another sedan making a U-turn. The SUV's left front bumper and the parked vehicle's center front end were damaged. The driver was not ejected and was reported with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bike’s front center, causing serious trauma and bruising.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 Toyota sedan. The sedan was making a left turn westbound on East 174 Street when it struck the e-bike traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider suffered head injuries and contusions. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The e-bike rider’s safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

The Bronx has no DOT borough commissioner. Crashes rise. Council Member Salamanca demands answers. Leadership is missing. Accountability is thin. Other boroughs have commissioners. The Bronx waits. Streets stay dangerous. DOT promises a hire. The clock ticks.

On September 13, 2023, the City Council held an oversight hearing on the Department of Transportation’s leadership and street safety in the Bronx. Council Member Rafael Salamanca (D-Concourse Village) pressed DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, stating, "There is no borough commissioner in the borough of the Bronx." The Bronx has lacked a permanent commissioner since November 2021. Salamanca demanded a timeline for filling the role, arguing, "There needs to be a level of accountability and our level of accountability is reaching out to that borough commissioner. Please speed it up." DOT responded that street safety projects are not planned or implemented by borough commissioners, but Salamanca insisted the vacancy leaves the Bronx exposed as crashes and injuries rise. All other boroughs have commissioners. The Bronx waits for leadership as danger mounts.

• Amid Rash of Crashes, DOT Has No Bronx Borough Commissioner, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-09-13

A sedan struck a 21-year-old bicyclist making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash left the bike damaged at the left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist who was making a left turn on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan, which also sustained damage. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Three drivers suffered head and body contusions. Alcohol involvement was noted. Vehicles struck each other’s left sides and fronts. All occupants were conscious or stable but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles. Three drivers, aged 27 to 73, sustained injuries including head contusions and bruises to the entire body. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The vehicles impacted each other on their left sides and front ends. All injured parties were occupants and drivers, none ejected from their vehicles. The report does not specify other driver errors but highlights alcohol involvement. Safety equipment varied, with at least one occupant using a lap belt and harness. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Two sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver and front passenger of one sedan suffered injuries. The driver showed signs of distraction. Both occupants wore lap belts. The impact hit the right side doors, damaging the front quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver, a 46-year-old woman with a learner's permit, and her 35-year-old male front passenger were injured. The driver suffered abrasions to her lower leg and foot, while the passenger had bruises over his entire body. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The crash involved impact to the right side doors and damage to the right front quarter panel of the driver's vehicle. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.

On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash on Boston Road in the Bronx. The cyclist was traveling south and collided with a parked vehicle. The crash caused internal injuries and left the rider conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a parked vehicle on Boston Road in the Bronx. The bicyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred on the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The rider was ejected and sustained head injuries with an injury severity level of 3. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or other contributing factors were identified in the data. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The cyclist remained conscious despite internal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04