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Jan 13 - Two sedans collided on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were female and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx collided at 8:50 p.m. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end. The driver of the rear sedan, a 39-year-old female, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error by the rear vehicle operator. Both drivers were licensed and female, with no other contributing factors listed. The front vehicle was going straight ahead, while the rear vehicle was parked before the crash. The collision caused damage primarily to the center back end of the front vehicle and the left rear bumper of the rear vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 12 - A 66-year-old woman was injured in the Bronx when a moped struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. She suffered facial fractures and dislocations, left incoherent at the scene. The moped showed no damage on impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:58 on Grand Concourse near East 176th Street in the Bronx. A moped collided with a 66-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the intersection against the signal. The pedestrian sustained serious facial injuries including fractures and dislocations and was incoherent after the collision. The report identifies the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, categorized as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The moped's point of impact was the center front end, but the vehicle sustained no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report, focusing the contributing factor on the pedestrian's crossing behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A 34-year-old woman suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. Glare and limited view contributed to the crash involving a sedan. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on E Burnside Ave in the Bronx at 8:51 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites glare and obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The involved vehicle was a 2005 Toyota sedan traveling east, with a licensed female driver. The vehicle was initially parked and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with injury severity rated as 3. The report highlights environmental factors impairing the driver's visibility, which played a key role in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784942 - 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 5 - An 86-year-old woman driving a sedan in the Bronx was injured after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash occurred at night as she made a right turn. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 9:49 p.m. The sole occupant, an 86-year-old female driver, was injured and found semiconscious. The vehicle, a 2018 Toyota sedan, was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially involving elderly drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - Two cars crashed on Jerome Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hurt a woman and a man. Whiplash and back injuries followed. Metal twisted. Inattention ruled the night.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a Jeep SUV and a Dodge sedan—collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The crash injured a 30-year-old female driver and her 28-year-old male front passenger. Both suffered whiplash, with injuries to the back and entire body. The report notes both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was hit at the right front bumper. No other contributing factors were listed. The report highlights driver inattention as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - SUV hit sedan’s rear. Passenger hurt. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. Chest injury. No ejection. The street turned violent in a moment.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling south collided with a westbound sedan on East Tremont Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. A 42-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the sedan suffered chest injuries. She was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash left the passenger injured, underscoring the danger when drivers lose focus or lack experience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 8 - A 79-year-old woman suffered a head injury crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, made a right turn and struck her. The pedestrian remained conscious but was seriously hurt in the impact.

According to the police report, a 79-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Grand Concourse near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2009 Hyundai SUV traveling east and making a right turn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed but still severe enough to cause significant injury. The driver held a valid New York license. The report emphasizes driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777088 - 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

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 26 - A 25-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered severe lower leg injuries on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash occurred while traveling westbound, with no reported vehicle damage or explicit driver errors cited.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 18:07. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The motorcycle, a 2024 Suzuki, was traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Vehicle damage was reported as none, indicating the impact point was categorized as 'Other.' The rider was the sole occupant, and no helmet or other safety equipment status was specified as contributing. The data highlights the vulnerability of motorcycle riders even without clear driver fault or collision damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 20 - A van making a U-turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on East Tremont Avenue. The cyclist suffered a back injury but was conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:35 p.m. in the Bronx near East Tremont Avenue. A van was making a U-turn when it struck a bicyclist traveling westbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the van’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was injured in the back and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, specifically noting these errors for the van driver. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the van’s left rear bumper and the bike’s front end. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A 41-year-old man crossing Jerome Avenue in a marked crosswalk was hit and injured. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list unspecified factors. The street remains dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jerome Avenue at East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. He was in a marked crosswalk without a signal when struck. The man suffered a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg. Injury severity was moderate. The vehicle involved showed no damage. The police report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors, pointing to possible driver error, but does not cite a specific violation. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771669 - 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

Oct 31 - A 14-year-old boy suffered a fractured shoulder after a moped hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The moped driver failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck.

According to the police report, a moped traveling straight ahead on E 180 St in the Bronx collided with a 14-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm and was in shock. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and speeding—that caused serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A sedan driven by an unlicensed driver overturned on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two other sedans collided with minor damage. A front passenger suffered a neck contusion and bruising, conscious and restrained with airbag and lap belt deployment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:48 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle driven by an unlicensed male driver overturned, sustaining severe damage. Two other sedans traveling south collided with the overturned vehicle, with impacts to their left bumpers and minor damage reported. The front passenger in one sedan, a 39-year-old female, was injured with a neck contusion and bruising. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The report identifies the unlicensed status of the driver as a critical factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The overturned vehicle and multiple impacts highlight the systemic danger posed by unlicensed driving and loss of vehicle control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19