West Farms Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before More Lives Are Lost

A 44-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a backing SUV in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash. The 32-year-old driver was also injured. Both were in shock. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian working in the roadway at an intersection on Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a 2017 Mercedes SUV backing south. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The driver, a 32-year-old licensed male, was also injured and wore a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage and the impact was to the center back end. Both individuals were in shock. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 12-year-old boy rode south on East 180th. An SUV turned left at Honeywell. Metal hit flesh. The boy flew, hit the pavement hard. Blood streaked his arm. Skin torn from bone. He was conscious. He was hurt.

A 12-year-old bicyclist was injured at the corner of East 180th Street and Honeywell Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was riding south when an SUV turned left and struck him. The impact threw him from his bike, causing severe lacerations to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause cited is driver inattention. He was conscious at the scene, with visible injuries and blood. The SUV showed no damage. The crash highlights the danger faced by young cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 24-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion in the Bronx. The scooter showed no damage. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash occurred near East 180 Street.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female operating an e-scooter in the Bronx was injured in a crash near East 180 Street. The rider sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter showed no damage after the collision. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The rider did not use any safety equipment. The crash happened while the scooter was traveling west, going straight ahead, with impact at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A box truck making a right turn struck a parked SUV on Bronx Park Avenue. Two young passengers, ages zero and one, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The truck driver was unlicensed and inexperienced. Both children were conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with a parked station wagon/SUV on Bronx Park Avenue in the Bronx. Two child occupants, ages zero and one, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction, as well as the truck driver being unlicensed. The contributing factors also include Other Vehicular causes. The children were passengers and not at fault. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the injured children.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 44-year-old female bus driver lost consciousness due to illness while driving south on Boston Road. She struck an object with the front center of the bus. The driver suffered a serious head injury and internal complaints. Fourteen passengers were aboard.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female bus driver experienced illness while operating a 2017 bus traveling south on Boston Road near Bryant Avenue. The driver lost consciousness and impacted an object with the center front end of the bus. She sustained a serious head injury and internal complaints. The report lists illness as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and not ejected. Fourteen passengers were on board at the time. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A Ford SUV struck a BMW sedan from behind on East 177 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. The crash was caused by driver inattention. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford SUV traveling eastbound on East 177 Street rear-ended a BMW sedan also heading east. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel with its right rear quarter panel. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of collision. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two SUVs crashed on Boston Road. A 26-year-old woman, not in a crosswalk, was struck head-on by a Ford. She died in the street. The drivers survived. The night was silent. Metal and flesh met under the streetlights.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Boston Road. According to the police report, a 26-year-old woman was in the roadway, not at an intersection, when the Ford SUV struck her head-on. She suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Both drivers, a 68-year-old man and a 34-year-old man, were licensed and survived the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the data does not cite this as a cause. The police report leaves the woman unnamed. The crash left one dead and two vehicles damaged, their front ends bearing the mark of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 38-year-old man was struck at an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan hit him center front, causing head injuries and bruising. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East Tremont Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and contusions. The crash involved a 2022 Tesla sedan traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The pedestrian’s contributing factors were unspecified. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but suffered significant injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 21-year-old man suffered back injuries and whiplash in a crash on Bronx River Parkway. Two vehicles collided head-on while traveling south. The unlicensed driver caused the crash by unsafe speed. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving a 2019 Chevrolet SUV and a 2016 Dodge sedan, both traveling south. The 21-year-old male driver of the Dodge sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor and notes the Dodge driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The Dodge sedan struck the right rear bumper of the SUV with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors including unsafe speed and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A garbage truck driver suffered facial abrasions after a crash on East Tremont Avenue. The truck struck an object or vehicle on its left front quarter panel while making a left turn. Driver distraction and improper turning caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male garbage truck driver was injured while making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue. The truck's left front quarter panel was damaged in the collision. The driver sustained abrasions to his face but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Mack truck traveling northbound at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

A 56-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on East 178 Street near Boston Road. The crash involved a bike making a left turn and another vehicle traveling south. The bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation.

According to the police report, a bicyclist was injured after a collision on East 178 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The crash involved a bike making a left turn and another unspecified vehicle traveling south. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike and was injured at the point of impact on the left front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23