Two young men die on the Bronx River Parkway. The night goes quiet, then sirens.

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 8 - A 54-year-old woman suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver made a right turn and hit the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Ave and W 176 St in the Bronx around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 MITS sedan, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as Failure to Yield, but the collision occurred during the driver's right turn, indicating a failure to avoid the pedestrian legally crossing. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 4 - A 66-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Featherbed Lane at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred near Macombs Road, with no driver errors or victim contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Featherbed Lane and Macombs Road while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report does not list any contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver actions or errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. The absence of noted driver errors or victim factors in the police data highlights a crash resulting in injury without clear attribution to driver misconduct or pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - A 20-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered serious lower leg and concussion injuries after colliding with a sedan on University Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling south when improper lane usage caused the crash, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on University Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old male moped driver, operating with a permit, was injured and ejected from his vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor for both vehicles involved. The moped's left front bumper struck the sedan, which was also traveling southbound. The moped driver sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and suffered a concussion. The driver was conscious but ejected from the vehicle, and no safety equipment was used. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision highlights driver errors related to improper lane usage as the primary cause of this serious injury crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - Taxi driver turned left, distracted. Struck man crossing marked Bronx crosswalk. Hip and leg shattered. No car damage. Night air thick with sirens.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on W 179 St in the Bronx struck a 39-year-old man crossing at Hennessy Pl around 9:50 PM. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. The taxi, making a left turn, hit him with the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The man suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated hip and upper leg. He remained conscious. The taxi showed no damage. The police report does not cite any pedestrian error, focusing on the driver's failure to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck him at a Bronx intersection. The driver, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The child was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:33 on W Tremont Ave near Davidson Ave in the Bronx. A 2019 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was traveling straight north when it struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the pedestrian’s part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a back contusion in a Bronx crash. The SUV driver made a left turn, striking another vehicle’s center back end. The passenger was conscious and restrained, but injured seriously enough to be noted by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx at 11:36 AM. The driver of a 2009 Buick SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle impacted the center back end of another vehicle. The front passenger, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—that precipitated the collision and injury to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 14 - A northbound SUV struck a southbound sedan’s rear on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 62-year-old woman, suffered a fractured hip and leg. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 18:05 on the Major Deegan Expressway when a northbound SUV, slowing or stopping, rear-ended a southbound sedan traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 62-year-old female left rear passenger who sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain attention leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Nov 28 - An SUV crashed on University Avenue in the Bronx. Five inside suffered whiplash and body injuries. Police cite driver error. All victims were conscious and strapped in. Metal twisted. No escape from pain.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV traveling north on University Avenue in the Bronx struck another vehicle at 16:59. The SUV’s left front bumper took the hit. Five people inside—aged 13 to 45—were injured, suffering whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver error in vehicle operation. No injuries or damage were reported for the other vehicle, which was also heading north. The crash left five hurt, with driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779942 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 25 - A parked pickup truck struck a 56-year-old cyclist on W Tremont Avenue. The man flew, helmet cracked, hand severed. Blood pooled on the street. The truck never moved, but the cyclist’s life changed in an instant.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man was riding his bicycle southbound on W Tremont Avenue at University Avenue in the Bronx when a parked pickup truck struck him. The narrative states, 'A 56-year-old man pedaled south. A parked pickup struck. He flew. His helmet cracked. His hand did not follow. Blood on the street. The truck never moved. But his life did.' The cyclist suffered an amputation injury to his hand and was ejected from his bike. The report lists the pickup truck as parked at the time of the crash, with the point of impact and vehicle damage noted at the center front end. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, which cracked on impact. Contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The police report does not cite any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the parked vehicle’s involvement and the catastrophic outcome for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A 25-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered shoulder injuries after a collision on University Avenue. The crash involved a vehicle making a U-turn that failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue in the Bronx around 7:30 PM. A vehicle making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling east. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle involved had damage to its left front bumper, while the U-turning vehicle showed no damage. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 20 - A sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway was struck from behind by a tractor truck. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage, indicating a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 12:43 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway, a 2018 sedan traveling north was rear-ended by a tractor truck. The point of impact on the sedan was the left front bumper and center front end, while the truck impacted the center back end of the sedan but sustained no damage. The sedan driver, a 66-year-old male occupant, was conscious and reported injuries to his shoulder and upper arm along with whiplash. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the victim. The collision dynamics and damage suggest the truck failed to maintain safe distance or control, causing the rear-end impact. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A 64-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a Bronx crash. The collision involved a vehicle striking the bike’s right side. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 1550 University Avenue in the Bronx at 18:40. The injured party was a 64-year-old male bicyclist operating an e-bike traveling west. The report states the vehicle involved was going straight south and impacted the e-bike on its right side doors. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the shoulder and upper arm, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-bike showed no damage. The data highlights driver error as central to the crash, with no fault attributed to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A sedan merging unsafely struck a moped stopped on University Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and left unconscious. The crash exposed dangerous lane changes and close passing on busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway at 11:30 AM. A 2016 Chevrolet sedan was merging southbound when it made an unsafe lane change, striking a 2023 moped that was parked or stopped. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and rendered unconscious with unknown bodily injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the sedan driver. The moped driver was licensed and traveling southbound but was not at fault. The sedan had no occupants and the driver’s sex and license status were unknown. This collision highlights the dangers posed by reckless lane changes and close vehicle proximity in the Bronx, endangering vulnerable road users like moped riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - SUV and sedan smashed on the expressway. Rear passenger hurt, neck pain, incoherent. Both drivers made errors. Steel and speed met flesh. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a 2001 SUV and a 2024 sedan collided while heading south on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. Both drivers were cited for 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors, indicating driver errors led to the crash. A 28-year-old male rear passenger suffered neck pain and incoherence. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not blame the injured passenger or list any victim actions. The crash exposes the ongoing danger for vehicle occupants on New York City expressways when driver mistakes go unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19