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 24 - A 44-year-old Bronx woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, colliding with the pedestrian crossing with the signal at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The SUV, registered in Texas, had damage to its right front bumper. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 23 - A moped driver suffered a fractured shoulder after colliding with a car changing lanes on East Fordham Road. Police cite driver inattention and lack of license as crash factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old unlicensed moped driver was injured at 12:50 on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The moped, heading west, struck the right front quarter panel of a car that was changing lanes in the same direction. The moped driver suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the car occupant. The report focuses on driver errors and contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 18 - Two sedans collided on East 185 Street in the Bronx. Five occupants suffered injuries including bruises, whiplash, and contusions. The crash involved improper turning by one driver, causing significant vehicle damage and multiple injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on East 185 Street near Park Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided, one making a right turn improperly and the other traveling straight ahead. The driver of the turning vehicle was cited for 'Turning Improperly,' a critical contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. Five occupants were injured: the female driver making the right turn and three passengers in her vehicle, plus the male driver of the other sedan. Injuries included contusions, bruises, whiplash, and back, neck, abdomen, pelvis, chest, and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 17 - A southbound SUV and northbound sedan collided head-on on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. Both male occupants suffered chest injuries and shock. The crash involved improper lane usage, with airbags deployed and emergency response summoned.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:38 on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A 2017 Honda SUV traveling south and a 2003 Mercedes sedan traveling north collided front-to-front. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers, males aged 26, were injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. Airbags deployed in the SUV, and neither occupant was ejected. The driver of the SUV complained of pain and nausea. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The report explicitly attributes the crash to improper lane usage by the drivers, with no factors listed regarding victim behavior or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 3 - A 62-year-old woman suffered head injuries and incoherence after a sedan struck her at an intersection on East Fordham Road. The driver made an improper left turn while distracted, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:23 AM on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 62-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal when a sedan traveling northwest made an improper left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing head injuries and incoherence. The pedestrian suffered minor bleeding but was not ejected from the scene. The report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and execute a proper turn as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 22 - A moped slammed into a 19-year-old woman crossing East Fordham Road with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her knee, leg, and foot. The driver ignored traffic control and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on East Fordham Road struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with Hoffman Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the moped hit her. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as driver errors. The woman suffered abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped's center front end was damaged. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and fail to yield to people crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 21 - Moped driver ejected and hurt after SUV collides on Southern Boulevard. Both turned left. Traffic control ignored. Back injuries and shock. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 22:56 on Southern Boulevard at East 187 Street in the Bronx. A moped and an SUV, both heading south and making left turns, collided. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed. The impact struck the moped's center front and the SUV's left front bumper. The crash left the moped driver injured, underscoring the danger when traffic controls are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 20 - A bus and taxi collided on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling west when improper lane usage led to impact. The taxi driver suffered whole-body injuries and shock but was not ejected. The crash exposed dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:59 on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female taxi driver was injured with bodily trauma to her entire body and experienced shock. The collision involved a 2018 bus and a 2022 taxi, both traveling westbound. The point of impact was the bus’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' twice as contributing factors, both attributed to the taxi driver. The taxi driver was licensed and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. This crash highlights driver errors related to improper lane use as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Aug 14 - An ambulance making a left turn sideswiped a sedan parked on Bassford Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers from passing too closely and disregarding traffic controls in busy city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bassford Avenue in the Bronx around noon. An ambulance traveling east was making a left turn when it sideswiped the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The sedan’s 47-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report cites the ambulance driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance, described as "Passing Too Closely," and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not at fault, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The ambulance sustained no damage, while the sedan’s left rear bumper was damaged. This incident highlights the risks posed by emergency vehicles maneuvering in tight urban spaces without adequate caution.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 9 - A driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened at 8 p.m. The police report cites following too closely and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 p.m. on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 46-year-old male driver was injured with back pain and whiplash after his vehicle was struck from behind by a 2008 Dodge SUV. The SUV driver was traveling southbound, going straight ahead, and impacted the left rear bumper of the other vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the injured driver or other road users. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 27 - A sedan slammed into another on East Fordham Road. The struck driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes. Both cars were moving straight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 1:19 AM on East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. The struck sedan was hit at the center back end; the striking sedan had left front bumper damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver inattention and distraction as the central causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 26 - Sedan making improper U-turn struck southbound motorscooter in Bronx. Scooter driver suffered severe fractures and trauma. Unsafe speed and bad turn listed as causes. Sedan’s right side took the hit.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Southern Boulevard near East Fordham Road made an improper U-turn and collided with a southbound motorscooter. The scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered serious injuries including fractures, dislocations, and whole-body trauma. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and side doors were damaged. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 24 - A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a tanker truck traveling east on Crotona Avenue. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, causing neck whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. A box truck traveling east collided with the left rear bumper of a tanker truck also traveling east. The box truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision by following too closely. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front passenger in the box truck, who suffered neck whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report highlights the box truck driver's error as the primary contributing factor, with no other contributing factors or victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Cambreleng Avenue. Metal folded, glass burst. A young woman in the rear seat screamed, her leg ripped wide. The crash shattered the night. Speed ruled the moment. Pain lingered in the dark.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cambreleng Avenue at 3 a.m. The report states that one sedan tore into the side of the other, folding doors and causing severe lacerations to a 23-year-old woman riding in the rear seat. She suffered a torn-open leg and remained conscious at the scene. The narrative notes, 'Speed was too much,' and the official contributing factor is listed as 'Unsafe Speed.' No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The report does not specify any actions by the passenger that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the excessive speed of the vehicles, which led directly to the violent impact and severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 12 - A moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder contusions. Police cited the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Arthur Avenue collided with a 44-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection near East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured with contusions to her shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected from the scene. The report explicitly identifies the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was walking along the highway against traffic, but no other contributing factors were specified. The moped sustained no damage despite impact at the center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, which directly resulted in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 28 - A distracted sedan driver slammed head-on into another car on Hoffman Street. He suffered head injuries and shock. Police blame driver inattention. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old man driving a sedan north on Hoffman Street in the Bronx crashed head-on into another vehicle at 15:10. The driver sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the sole contributing factor. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were involved. The other vehicle, an Acura, had no occupants. The report highlights repeated driver distraction as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - A moped and sedan collided head-on on East Fordham Road. The moped driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Helmet on, eyes open, he lay motionless as traffic rolled past. Steel unscathed. Flesh broken.

A violent head-on collision between a moped and a sedan erupted on East Fordham Road near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash left the 61-year-old moped driver with severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot. The report states both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided, with the moped’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper taking the impact. Despite the force, neither vehicle sustained damage. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but the focus remains on the driver errors that led to the crash. The man remained conscious, lying still in the street as traffic continued around him.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 20 - A 61-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit her while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive, causing a violent impact to the pedestrian’s lower body.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at 10:28 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which collided with the pedestrian’s knee, lower leg, and foot, causing contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to obey traffic control and lack of attention directly led to the collision and the victim’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18