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

Nov 14 - A 70-year-old man suffered full-body bruising after a vehicle struck him at a Bronx intersection. The crash occurred as the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, highlighting critical driver error in yielding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:29 on W 176 St near Grand Ave in the Bronx. A vehicle traveling northwest went straight ahead and struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The impact point was the center front end of the vehicle, confirming the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. This incident underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 4 - A sedan traveling south struck a parked GMC sedan’s left rear bumper in the Bronx. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, at 19:32 in the Bronx near 164 W 174 St, a Cadillac sedan traveling south collided with a parked GMC sedan. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. The driver of the Cadillac, a male with a valid New York license, was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The parked GMC sedan had no occupants at the time. The collision underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, which led to the failure to maintain control and avoid a stationary vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A 36-year-old woman suffered chest fractures after an SUV struck her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, highlighting dangers posed by distracted driving in urban streets.

According to the police report, at 3:26 AM in the Bronx near 1721 Grand Ave, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing chest injuries including fractures and dislocations to the pedestrian, who remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention to the roadway. The pedestrian’s confusion or error in emerging from behind the parked vehicle was also noted but driver distraction was the primary cause. No helmet or crossing signal factors were reported. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians may appear unexpectedly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A 13-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk on Popham Avenue was struck by a southbound sedan. The impact fractured his lower leg and foot. The driver hit the pedestrian with the left front quarter panel, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Popham Avenue outside of an intersection or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2012 Hyundai sedan traveling southbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, indicating the collision occurred outside a designated crossing area. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or safety equipment was noted, and no driver violations were explicitly cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 24 - A 48-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on West 180 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way, resulting in abrasions and lower leg injuries. The rider was not wearing safety equipment at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on West 180 Street near University Avenue in the Bronx at 13:04. The motorcycle, traveling south, struck another unspecified vehicle at the left front bumper. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The motorcycle was a 2001 Honda, and the driver was licensed in New York. The report focuses on the driver’s failure to yield as the cause, without attributing fault to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - A 17-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn. The impact caused upper leg and hip injuries, leaving her in shock and pain. The driver’s failure to turn correctly led to the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on West Burnside Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report identifies the driver’s improper turning as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as improper turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 21 - A parked Ford van on Jerome Avenue was struck with violent force. The front passenger, age 39, suffered a shattered shoulder. Metal screamed. Flesh gave. The lap belt held him. The street stayed silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a parked 2012 Ford van was struck hard on Jerome Avenue in mid-afternoon. The collision left the front passenger, a 39-year-old man, with severe crush injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report states the van was stationary ('Parked') when it was hit, and the impact targeted the right front quarter panel. The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'The front passenger, 39, crushed in his seat. His shoulder shattered. The lap belt held. Metal screamed. Flesh gave.' No driver errors or contributing factors are listed in the police data. The focus remains on the devastating outcome for the passenger, who was restrained by a lap belt but still suffered grave injuries. The report does not cite any passenger actions as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 19 - SUV rear-ends sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway. Both sedan occupants suffer back injuries and whiplash. Police cite vehicular factors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, at 20:31 on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a Nissan SUV traveling north struck a Nissan sedan from behind. The sedan's driver, a 21-year-old woman, and her front passenger, a 70-year-old man, both suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained and not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver or vehicle-related errors without further detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of vehicular errors on city expressways, with injuries to those inside the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A 47-year-old woman suffered a severe head injury after a moped traveling south struck her while she crossed University Avenue outside an intersection. The impact fractured and distorted her head, leaving her conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on University Avenue collided with a 47-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the collision. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, with injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or the pedestrian, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash occurred near Morton Place in the Bronx at 6:01 AM. The data highlights the danger posed by motorized vehicles operating near pedestrians outside controlled intersections, with no driver errors explicitly cited but the pedestrian crossing location noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 15 - A southbound bus hit a 13-year-old boy crossing at an intersection on Featherbed Lane in the Bronx. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The bus sustained front-end damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 2010 CHEV-TRUCK/BUS traveling south on Featherbed Lane struck a 13-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection without a signal. The bus's center front end was the point of impact, causing injuries to the pedestrian's entire body, including contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the bus driver or the pedestrian, listing them as 'unspecified.' The bus was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted but not identified as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A westbound SUV veered on the Cross Bronx. Its bumper struck a woman walking. She fell, head split, blood pooling on the asphalt. Sirens broke the night. She did not rise. The road claimed another life beneath indifferent wheels.

A 34-year-old woman was killed on the Cross Bronx Expressway just after midnight when a westbound SUV changed lanes and struck her, according to the police report. The report states, 'A westbound SUV shifted lanes. Its right front bumper struck a 34-year-old woman on foot.' The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and lacerations, and was found unconscious at the scene. The police narrative describes her as bleeding from the head and unresponsive. The SUV was in the process of changing lanes when the collision occurred, with the point of impact listed as the right front bumper. No contributing factors were specified beyond the vehicle's lane change. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as contributing to the crash. The focus remains on the SUV's movement and the fatal consequences for the woman on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Sep 5 - A 17-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn into his path on West 174 Street. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, with the rider semiconscious and complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:17 AM on West 174 Street involving an e-bike traveling southbound and a Jeep SUV making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to speed management. The SUV driver’s left turn maneuver directly caused the collision. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or equipment were listed. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield or adjust speed properly around vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A 24-year-old woman suffered a bruised elbow after a sedan traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck her outside an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious on the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northbound on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was not at an intersection but in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow and lower arm, classified as a moderate injury. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious at the time of the report and did not have any listed contributing behaviors. The vehicle was going straight ahead when the collision occurred. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas, particularly to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A 91-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan struck him on West 181 Street in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and made an unsafe lane change. The cyclist wore a helmet but suffered contusions and incoherence.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 181 Street in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 91-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries described as contusions and bruises, with an incoherent emotional status. The sedan, traveling south, struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel, while the bicyclist was traveling east and impacted at the center front end of his bike. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was noted on the sedan's right front quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the crash without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A distracted taxi driver struck a sedan on the Major Deegan. A two-year-old boy in the back seat suffered an eye contusion. The crash left the child hurt, the driver at fault, and the road marked by carelessness.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 16:19 involving a taxi and three sedans, all traveling southbound. The taxi driver, distracted by factors inside and outside the car, made a right turn and struck a sedan. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the sedan's left side doors. A two-year-old male passenger, seated in the left rear with a lap belt and harness, suffered an eye contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured child. Driver distraction stands as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound e-scooter on University Avenue in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered facial contusions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on University Avenue near West 181 Street in the Bronx at 12:30. The collision involved an SUV making a left turn and an e-scooter traveling southwest going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver’s failure to yield while turning left created a hazardous condition that led to the e-scooter rider’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A 41-year-old man suffered a severe arm fracture after an SUV passed too closely and struck him while he worked in the roadway. The driver’s aggressive driving and failure to maintain safe distance caused the crash at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:10 on West Tremont Avenue near West 177 Street in the Bronx. A 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection. The vehicle involved was a Kia SUV traveling westbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage." The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The police report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to maintain a safe passing distance and aggressive behavior as contributing factors, with no mention of any pedestrian fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749485 - 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