No More Excuses: Fordham Heights Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A 37-year-old man was struck by a taxi while walking outside an intersection in the Bronx. He suffered a concussion and unconsciousness, with injuries to his entire body. The crash occurred early morning near West 183rd Street.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 37-year-old male pedestrian who was located off an intersection on West 183rd Street in the Bronx at 5:36 a.m. The pedestrian was unconscious and sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion. The report classifies the injury severity as serious (level 3). No contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield were explicitly cited in the data. The pedestrian's actions were described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no fault or blame is assigned to him. The taxi was unoccupied by passengers, and no details on driver license status or vehicle damage were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries after colliding with a parked box truck on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The truck’s right rear quarter panel was damaged. The cyclist was not ejected and sustained bruising but no helmet was reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue collided with a parked 1998 box truck. The point of impact was the truck’s right rear quarter panel, which sustained damage. The bicyclist was injured, suffering contusions and upper arm injuries, but was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The truck was stationary at the time of the crash. The incident highlights risks posed by parked vehicles obstructing bike travel lanes or paths.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

A 47-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that injured the pedestrian’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:36 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 47-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a vehicle traveling south made a left turn and struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and disregard of traffic control as contributing factors. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver’s error in making the left turn without yielding directly caused the collision and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal in the Bronx was struck by a sedan backing up. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing E 183 Street in the Bronx at 22:04. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Kia sedan backing west on Grand Concourse struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed collision during backing. The report explicitly identifies the driver's failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Van hit cyclist from behind on Creston Avenue. Cyclist, 38, suffered hip and leg abrasions. Driver followed too close. No vehicle damage. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a van rear-ended a 38-year-old male bicyclist on Creston Avenue in the Bronx at 11:17 a.m. The cyclist was riding south when the van, also heading south and changing lanes, struck him from behind. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a driver error. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his hip and upper leg. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights driver inattention and unsafe following distance. The system left the cyclist exposed. No blame is placed on the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Ford pick-up slammed its right side on East Fordham Road. Three inside—driver, teen, child—suffered bruises to hip, arm, and head. Metal bent. Flesh bruised. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford pick-up truck traveled east on East Fordham Road in the Bronx and struck an object or vehicle on its right side. The crash injured three occupants: a 39-year-old female driver, a 17-year-old male front passenger, and an 11-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered contusions and bruises to the elbow, hip, and head. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No ejections occurred, and all were conscious after impact. The crash underscores the risks tied to driver errors, though the exact cause remains unspecified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

A sedan making a right turn in the Bronx struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, both parties shocked. Police cite driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as cause, no visible pedestrian complaint.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a 2018 Dodge sedan was making a right turn on East 184 Street in the Bronx around 9 PM when the collision occurred. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, failed to yield the right-of-way, striking a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock. The driver was also injured and in shock. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian had no visible complaints. This crash highlights the critical danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan on Grand Concourse. The crash, marked by driver inattention, left the rider with abrasions and a serious head injury, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:35 AM on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male moped driver, traveling east, collided with a southbound sedan. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a head injury classified as severe (injury severity 3), along with abrasions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, with no occupants, struck the moped on its left front quarter panel, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held only a permit license. The report focuses on the sedan driver's inattention as the cause, without attributing fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 2-year-old boy suffered facial bruises after an SUV backing westward struck him while he crossed outside a crosswalk. The vehicle hit the child with its right rear bumper. The child remained conscious despite the injury.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured in the Bronx at East 188 Street when a 2006 Toyota SUV was backing westward. The vehicle struck the child with its right rear bumper while the child was crossing outside a crosswalk. The child sustained a contusion and bruising to the face but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver but notes the vehicle was backing at the time of impact. There was no vehicle damage reported. The child’s crossing outside a crosswalk is noted as an unspecified contributing factor but the primary driver action was backing without apparent awareness of the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with no reported license issues.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west and an SUV making a left turn collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered chest and back injuries with whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:35 PM on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male driving a 2019 sedan traveling west collided with a 39-year-old male driving a 2022 SUV making a left turn southwest. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included chest and back trauma with whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two vehicles collided on East 188 Street in a late-night crash. A front-seat passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage in the impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan and a 2021 Toyota SUV collided on East 188 Street at 1:20 a.m. Both drivers were distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' listed twice as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, and the SUV's pre-crash action was noted as 'Other*.' The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. A 27-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

A sedan moving from a parked position struck a northbound e-bike on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The sedan driver, injured with bruises and contusions, disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:29 on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A sedan, initially parked and then moving southbound, collided with a northbound e-bike. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The e-bike sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. The sedan's front center end was damaged at the left front bumper. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls, as the primary causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Mayor Adams killed the Fordham Road bus lane redesign. Buses crawl at five miles per hour. NYPD ticketing does little. Riders stew in traffic. Council Member Sanchez backed the upgrade. Council Member Feliz opposed. Both stay silent. The street remains hostile.

On July 29, 2024, Mayor Adams’ cancellation of the Fordham Road offset bus lane left Bronx riders stranded in slow traffic. The Department of Transportation had proposed moving the bus lane off the curb to block double-parking, but Adams scrapped the plan. The matter: 'Mayor Adams' decision to shelve plans for an upgraded bus lane to Fordham Road last year has had a predictable result: buses on the crosstown Bronx route are still crawling at the same slow speed.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez supported the redesign. Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed it. Both declined comment. NYPD enforcement replaced design, but ticketing is weak and driver behavior unchanged. Riders remain frustrated, waiting for city leaders to act. Vulnerable road users—bus passengers—bear the cost.

• Fordham Rd. Still Hell for Bus Riders After Mayor Adams Scrubbed a Better Road Design, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-29