No More Hit-and-Run: Blood on Bronx Streets, Silence in City Hall

Sep 18 - A station wagon SUV struck a merging tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway at night. Three men inside the SUV suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on the Cross Bronx Expressway when a station wagon SUV traveling east collided with a tractor truck merging onto the roadway. The SUV's left front bumper impacted the truck's right side doors. The SUV carried three occupants: a 37-year-old male driver and two male passengers aged 36 and 65. All three were injured, sustaining neck and head injuries including abrasions and whiplash. The driver and one passenger were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Driver Inexperience,' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' These factors contributed directly to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The truck sustained no damage and had one occupant. The crash highlights systemic risks posed by driver distraction and inexperience during merging maneuvers on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A taxi traveling north on East 174 Street rear-ended a stopped sedan near Morris Avenue. The collision injured a 29-year-old rear passenger, causing neck trauma and shock. Police cited defective brakes and driver inexperience as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:50 PM on East 174 Street in the Bronx. A taxi, traveling northbound, struck the center back end of a sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact was to the taxi's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; a 29-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering neck injuries and shock. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and stopped appropriately. The collision highlights mechanical failure and driver error as primary causes, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - A 47-year-old male driver suffered back injuries after his sedan was rear-ended by an SUV on East Mount Eden Avenue. The crash occurred late at night. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. on East Mount Eden Avenue in the Bronx. A 47-year-old male sedan driver was injured with back pain and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan, traveling east, was struck in the center rear by a 2023 SUV also traveling east. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for the SUV driver. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV's impact to the sedan's center back end caused the injuries. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A 64-year-old man was injured crossing outside an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 22:42 in the Bronx near East 169 Street. The pedestrian was crossing the roadway outside an intersection when he was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - An unlicensed driver under the influence crashed a 2020 Nissan SUV into a parked 2015 Toyota SUV on East 174 Street. The impact injured the driver, causing neck whiplash. Alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving were key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near East 174 Street and Clay Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. A 2020 Nissan SUV, driven by a male driver who was unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol, struck a parked 2015 Toyota SUV. The Nissan's right front bumper collided with the Toyota's left front quarter panel. The driver of the Nissan suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and the driver's unlicensed status as contributing factors. The Nissan driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle, wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the parked vehicle or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A 44-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after being struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 170 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 170 Street and Clay Avenue around 5:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the 2008 Honda sedan. The report does not list any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, nor does it attribute the injury to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond crossing against the signal. The incident highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians at intersections when crossing signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from following too closely, causing impact to the lead vehicle’s rear bumper and the trailing vehicle’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 5 p.m. Two sedans, both traveling eastbound, collided when the trailing vehicle struck the rear of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the trailing vehicle’s center front end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - 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

Jul 23 - Unlicensed moped driver slammed into SUV’s side on East 170 Street. Facial injuries. Police cite improper passing and passenger distraction. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a moped and an SUV collided at 10:08 on East 170 Street. The unlicensed 22-year-old moped driver struck the left side doors of the SUV while passing improperly and too closely. The moped driver suffered a facial contusion. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' 'Passing Too Closely,' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The moped driver wore no safety equipment. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants or others. The crash highlights failures in street safety and driver behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A moped traveling north on Morris Avenue hit a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed by the moped driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:47 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling straight ahead struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - E-bike struck a 54-year-old woman crossing Jerome Avenue. She suffered upper arm injuries and shock. No damage to the bike. The crash left the pedestrian with internal complaints.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on Jerome Avenue near East 170 Street in the Bronx struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian at 8:12 AM. The woman was crossing at the intersection and sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, along with shock and internal complaints. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the e-bike operator. The e-bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was noted as 'Crossing Against Signal.' No other contributing factors or helmet use were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after a collision caused by an improper U-turn in the Bronx. The crash struck the moped’s center back end, fracturing and dislocating the rider’s knee and lower leg. The driver was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 173 Street near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 7:30 p.m. A moped traveling southbound was struck on its center back end by a vehicle making an improper U-turn. The moped driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly" by the other vehicle’s driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by illegal or unsafe turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 15 - A 7-year-old boy crossing Jerome Avenue against the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg caused bruising and moderate injury. The driver continued straight, hitting the child with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jerome Avenue at 14:29 while crossing against the signal. The northbound sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the child with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal but does not cite any driver contributing factors explicitly. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle damage were both on the right front bumper, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk area. No other contributing factors or victim safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - A moped driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions after colliding with an SUV making a U-turn on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and following too closely, resulting in visible vehicle damage and injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:50 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 28-year-old male moped driver, who was unlicensed, was injured when his moped struck the left front quarter panel of a 2012 SUV that was making a U-turn. The moped driver sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The SUV showed no damage, while the moped had damage to its left front quarter panel. The incident highlights the dangers posed by improper lane changes and close following distances in vehicle-moped interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 6 - 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 2024-06-06