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A motorbike traveling south struck a parked sedan on East 205 Street. The motorbike driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling south on East 205 Street collided with a parked sedan. The motorbike driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was damaged on its left front quarter panel and left side doors. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. The motorbike driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Hyundai sedan struck an 18-year-old man mid-block on Bainbridge Avenue. The right front hit him hard. Blood poured. He stayed conscious, hurt everywhere. The car kept moving. The boy did not. The street swallowed another body.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck by a 2013 Hyundai sedan while crossing Bainbridge Avenue near East 212th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 2013 Hyundai struck an 18-year-old man crossing mid-block. The right front crushed him. He bled from everywhere. Conscious. Hurt all over. The sedan kept going straight. The boy did not.' The impact left the young man with severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of a sedan on Jerome Avenue. The biker, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The sedan changed lanes unsafely, passing too closely. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Jerome Avenue collided with a sedan changing lanes. The sedan's unsafe lane change and passing too closely caused the crash. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a stopped dump truck on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The female sedan driver lost consciousness and was injured. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the truck. The driver was incoherent after the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female sedan driver collided into the rear of a stopped dump truck on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck the truck, which was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the truck. The driver lost consciousness, which contributed to the crash. She was injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The dump truck driver was licensed and stopped properly. The sedan driver was also licensed. No helmet or signaling factors apply.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road. The sedan’s front passenger, a 75-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. The crash caused center front and back-end damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on East Gun Hill Road rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 75-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both vehicles. The pick-up truck sustained center front-end damage, and the sedan was damaged at the center back end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary cause. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Taxi swung a U-turn on East Gun Hill Road. Struck a northbound moped. Moped rider suffered neck wounds and bled. Driver inexperience and bad turn caused the crash. The street stayed open. Metal and flesh paid the price.

According to the police report, a taxi driver made an improper U-turn on East Gun Hill Road at Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi hit a moped traveling straight north. The 29-year-old moped rider suffered neck injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. Police listed driver inexperience and improper turning as causes. The moped's front end was damaged. The taxi showed no damage. The moped rider wore no safety equipment, as noted in the report. The crash exposes the danger of reckless driver maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan and bike collided front-center and right front bumper. The bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue was involved in a collision with a northbound sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" on the bicyclist's part. The sedan driver was going straight ahead with no listed errors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The crash highlights risks from improper lane usage and confusion by the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a right turn hit a southbound moped on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles sustained side door damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Webster Avenue made a right turn and collided with a southbound moped. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the left side doors of the moped and the right side doors of the sedan. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the moped driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 58-year-old woman crossing East Gun Hill Road was struck by an SUV traveling west. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its front center.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing East Gun Hill Road at an intersection. The vehicle involved was a sport utility vehicle traveling west, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The SUV showed no visible damage from the impact. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. This crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and its impact on vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A vehicle backing unsafely struck an 18-year-old female pedestrian on Webster Avenue. She was outside the roadway, suffering abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver’s error caused the crash late at night. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a vehicle backed unsafely on Webster Avenue. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision but was still struck by the vehicle’s center back end. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body, with an injury severity rating of 3. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle had no occupants at the time and no additional details on vehicle type or driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.

On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Bronx business groups and local institutions want Mayor Adams to stop bus lane improvements on Fordham Road. They claim the changes will hurt traffic and business. Data shows most shoppers arrive by transit, walking, or biking—not by car. The city weighs next steps.

On May 30, 2023, Bronx business leaders and institutions sent a letter opposing the Department of Transportation’s plan to expand bus lanes on Fordham Road. The matter, titled 'Bronx Business Leaders and Local Institutions Want to Halt Bus Fixes on Fordham Rd,' highlights their demand for Mayor Adams to halt improvements meant for 85,000 daily bus riders. The Belmont and Fordham Business Improvement Districts, along with the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Fordham University, Monroe College, and St. Barnabas Hospital, argue the changes would 'significantly impact crucial traffic flow' and burden side streets. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera voiced support for transit equity but awaits a traffic study. DOT claims to work with the community. Despite business concerns, advocates and city data show most shoppers use transit, walking, or biking, not cars. Similar fears about bus improvements hurting business have not come true elsewhere.

• Bronx Business Leaders and Local Institutions Want to Halt Bus Fixes on Fordham Rd, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-30