Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than they were.

Dec 16 - A sedan flipped on Grand Concourse. The 71-year-old driver suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. No other road users were involved. Impact left the car overturned in the Bronx night.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old man driving a 2003 Toyota sedan southbound on Grand Concourse in the Bronx overturned his vehicle at 1:51 AM. The driver, the only occupant, sustained facial abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause of the crash. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. The sedan was severely damaged and overturned. No victim actions or equipment use were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - A taxi turning right on Park Ave collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite improper lane usage by the taxi as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:15 PM on Park Ave near Clay Ave in the Bronx, a taxi making a right turn struck an e-scooter traveling straight north. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The taxi driver, licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota, was traveling southwest and had one occupant. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to yield or properly navigate the lane during the turn. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A taxi traveling north collided with a bicyclist heading east on Teller Ave. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered head abrasions. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The bicyclist was conscious but injured in the impact.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla taxi on Teller Ave in the Bronx at 11:08 PM. The taxi was traveling straight north when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling east. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A moped and sedan collided on Teller Ave in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver inexperience and traffic control disregard as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:35 PM on Teller Ave in the Bronx involving a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling west. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with abrasions to his face but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, along with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the moped driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, as noted under safety equipment, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights systemic danger from driver errors and failure to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - A distracted SUV driver struck a moped from behind on E 161 St in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered injuries, including face and neck trauma. The moped rider was ejected, highlighting the crash’s violent impact and driver inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:38 on E 161 St in the Bronx. A Station Wagon/SUV traveling north collided with a moped also going north. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel hitting the moped’s center back end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old male wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained face injuries and minor bleeding but was not ejected. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male with a permit license and no safety equipment, was ejected and suffered neck injuries including whiplash. Both drivers were in shock. The evidence points to the SUV driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on 255 Exterior Street in the Bronx. The impact injured a 34-year-old female passenger, causing a concussion and neck injury. The crash was caused by the truck driver following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:09 in the Bronx on 255 Exterior Street. A pick-up truck traveling south rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the truck. The truck driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried a 34-year-old female passenger who sustained a concussion and neck injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and the severe injuries that can result for vehicle occupants even in non-ejection collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A distracted SUV driver traveling east on E 149 St in the Bronx struck a slippery pavement, causing injuries to all three occupants. Head and neck contusions and whiplash were reported. The vehicle's left front bumper sustained damage in the impact.

According to the police report, at 6:02 AM on E 149 St near Gerard Ave in the Bronx, a 2022 SUV driven by a licensed male driver was involved in a crash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight ahead when the left front bumper struck an object or surface, damaging the vehicle. Three occupants were injured: a 71-year-old male driver suffered neck contusions; a 35-year-old female right rear passenger sustained head contusions; and a 33-year-old male left rear passenger experienced whiplash. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction compounded by slippery road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - SUV veered on Walton Avenue. Struck a 25-year-old man. Face scraped. Driver failed lane discipline. Pedestrian injured. Bronx street, no intersection. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Walton Avenue near East 151st Street in the Bronx struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian at 9:34 AM. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered facial abrasions and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists the driver’s error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," showing the driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s actions were noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no contributing factors related to the victim were cited. The crash centers on the driver’s improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - DOT will install a two-way busway on East Tremont Avenue next spring. Cars must turn off; only buses and trucks allowed. The move targets slow, crowded buses. Most locals ride transit. The plan keeps parking, speeds up buses, and centers people, not cars.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new two-way busway for East Tremont Avenue between Third Avenue and Southern Boulevard, to be installed in spring 2025. The proposal was presented to the Municipal Services Committee of Bronx Community Board 5. DOT’s plan, first floated in June 2024, restricts the 0.6-mile stretch to buses and trucks, forcing cars to turn off at the first opportunity. The matter summary notes, 'Bronx bus riders are about to get a short stretch of relief.' Council Member Oswald Feliz represents the district but has not publicly supported or opposed this project. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, however, called for better bus service, stating, 'We need better buses to move across our borough from east to west.' DOT’s outreach found most shoppers and workers use transit or walk, not drive. The agency chose not to remove parking, responding to business concerns. The busway aims to speed up the Bx36, the Bronx’s fifth-busiest bus, and serve a low-income, car-free majority.

• DOT: Tremont Ave. Busway to Be Installed in Spring, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-11

Nov 3 - A sedan hit a 58-year-old cyclist head-on on Exterior Street. The crash threw the cyclist, leaving him with a head injury and concussion. Police cite improper lane use by the driver as the cause.

According to the police report, at 11:10 a.m. on Exterior Street, a sedan traveling north struck a 58-year-old male bicyclist heading east. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury and concussion. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the driver’s contributing factor. The sedan’s center front end hit the cyclist’s center front end. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight. The crash left the cyclist incoherent and caused major front-end damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 29 - A sedan making a left turn hit a westbound bicyclist on E 161 St in the Bronx. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on E 161 St in the Bronx was making a left turn when it struck a bicyclist also traveling west. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained head abrasions and was injured but conscious. The police report identifies the contributing factor as the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Nissan. This crash highlights a critical driver error—failing to yield during a left turn—that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 61-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV making a left turn hit him on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with leg injuries and minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse near East 153rd Street in the Bronx at 2 p.m. A 61-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by an SUV traveling east that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn led directly to the collision and the bicyclist’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A sedan struck an e-scooter on Grand Concourse. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Systemic danger persists for vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 20:35 on Grand Concourse near East 167 Street in the Bronx. A 26-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered chest injuries after a sedan, traveling east, struck the scooter's left side. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but the primary error cited is failure to obey traffic controls. No victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers disregard traffic rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - A 15-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered a fractured leg when a sedan failed to yield while turning right. The driver’s limited view contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 167 Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 2:59 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2013 sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan driver, licensed and operating legally, failed to yield to the pedestrian, causing serious injury. No victim fault or behavior was noted as contributing in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - SUV slammed into sedan on Madison Ave Bridge. Two rear passengers took head blows and whiplash. Both stayed conscious. Driver inattention drove the crash. Metal and bodies bore the brunt.

According to the police report, at 2:03 AM on Madison Ave Bridge, a Chevrolet SUV rear-ended a Honda sedan. The SUV struck the sedan's front with its left rear bumper. Police cite "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. Two passengers, a 26-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The report links the female passenger's injury to the driver's distraction. No victim actions contributed. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A sedan hit a 65-year-old woman crossing Clay Avenue with the signal. She suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite failure to yield. The impact left her in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Clay Avenue struck a 65-year-old woman as she crossed the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The sedan struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing is noted but not cited as a factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are listed. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - A sedan and moped collided head-on on Macombs Dam Bridge. The moped driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling west. The moped’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left front quarter panel were damaged.

According to the police report, at 15:04 on Macombs Dam Bridge, a sedan and a moped, both traveling west, collided. The moped’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct evidence of driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 1 - A southbound motorcycle struck the rear right bumper of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 17:25 on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2019 Yamaha motorcycle traveling south collided with the right rear bumper of a 1999 Honda sedan also traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male occupant, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a neck injury and concussion. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The sedan's damage was limited to the right rear bumper, while the motorcycle sustained damage to its left front bumper. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors or pedestrian factors were noted as contributing causes in the police data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - 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