Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil?
Parking Over People: Riverdale’s Streets Run Red
Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll on Riverdale’s Streets
No one is safe. Since 2022, Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil has seen 591 crashes. Two people are dead. Six more have serious injuries. Pedestrians, cyclists, the old, the young—none are spared.
A 99-year-old woman was killed crossing at West 235th and Oxford. The driver, in an SUV, was making a left turn. She died in the crosswalk. Police blamed “failure to yield right-of-way” and “glare” (NYC Open Data).
A 61-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Riverdale Avenue. She survived, but with deep wounds. The car kept going straight. She was not at an intersection (NYC Open Data).
The numbers do not lie. In the last 12 months, 70 people were injured here. One was hurt so badly they may never walk the same. Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. Trucks, motorcycles, and even bikes played their part.
Local Leaders: Votes and Voices
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz has called for more red light cameras, saying, “People shouldn’t run red lights… when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died” (Gothamist). He has also pushed for cameras at every intersection (Streetsblog NYC).
But when it comes to street redesigns that would protect people, Dinowitz has stood in the way. He opposed the Harlem River Greenway bike lane, saying, “We did raise serious concerns about the removal of a large number of parking spots in an area that’s already starved for parking. Your loaded term, ‘car storage,’ is totally insensitive to the needs and wishes of the neighborhood” (Streetsblog NYC).
What Comes Next
This is not fate. Crashes are not acts of God. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by lawmakers, by those who design our streets. Every delay, every excuse, every vote for parking over people, means more blood on the asphalt.
Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected bike lanes and more cameras. Demand that safety comes before parking.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Three-Car Crash Kills One in Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550058 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07
- DOT Report: Rise in Red Light Running Shows Need for More Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-20
- ‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08
- Six Struck In Bronx Left-Turn Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-17
- Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13
- Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12
- Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Better Red Than Dead: Albany Takes Up Camera Reauthorization, Expansion, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-25
Other Representatives
District 81
3107 Kingsbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10463
Room 632, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 11
277 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
718-549-7300
250 Broadway, Suite 1775, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7080
District 33
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil sits in Bronx, Precinct 50, District 11, AD 81, SD 33, Bronx CB8.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil
Eric Dinowitz Opposes Misguided Riverdale Avenue Road Diet Plan▸Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
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Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-03-25
Jeffrey Dinowitz Supports Transparency and Safety in DOT Plans▸Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
-
Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-03-25
Sedan Passenger Injured in Bronx Crash▸A sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue struck its own passenger. The 79-year-old man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a 2020 sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash that injured a 79-year-old male passenger. The passenger, seated in the right rear, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash highlights the impact of driver distraction even when no external collision occurs.
S 5130Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸A 57-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Arlington Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Arlington Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave▸A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
- Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-03-25
Jeffrey Dinowitz Supports Transparency and Safety in DOT Plans▸Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
-
Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’,
streetsblog.org,
Published 2022-03-25
Sedan Passenger Injured in Bronx Crash▸A sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue struck its own passenger. The 79-year-old man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a 2020 sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash that injured a 79-year-old male passenger. The passenger, seated in the right rear, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash highlights the impact of driver distraction even when no external collision occurs.
S 5130Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸A 57-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Arlington Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Arlington Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave▸A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Councilmember Eric Dinowitz slammed DOT’s Riverdale Avenue road diet plan. He called out the agency for secrecy, not substance. The Bronx stretch is deadly. Dinowitz wants more transparency, not fewer lanes. The fight leaves vulnerable road users in limbo.
On March 25, 2022, Councilmember Eric Dinowitz of District 11 made a public statement opposing the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘road diet’ for Riverdale Avenue. The plan, aimed at a crash-prone Bronx corridor, was criticized by Dinowitz for a lack of transparency: 'A city agency should not be run this way.' He insisted he is not against the plan itself, but objects to DOT’s process, which bypassed him and Community Board 8. Dinowitz’s stance echoes his past opposition to bus lanes that reduce parking, though he supports bike lanes that do not remove vehicle lanes. The proposal, which includes a bike lane, remains under review. No formal safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.
- Riverdale Avenue Rumble: Bronx Pol Dinowitz Objects to DOT’s Move on ‘Road Diet’, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-03-25
Sedan Passenger Injured in Bronx Crash▸A sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue struck its own passenger. The 79-year-old man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a 2020 sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash that injured a 79-year-old male passenger. The passenger, seated in the right rear, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash highlights the impact of driver distraction even when no external collision occurs.
S 5130Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸A 57-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Arlington Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Arlington Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave▸A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
A sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue struck its own passenger. The 79-year-old man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The passenger was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, a 2020 sedan traveling north on Netherland Avenue in the Bronx was involved in a crash that injured a 79-year-old male passenger. The passenger, seated in the right rear, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash highlights the impact of driver distraction even when no external collision occurs.
S 5130Rivera votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.▸Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
-
File S 5130,
Open States,
Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸A 57-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Arlington Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Arlington Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave▸A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.
Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.
- File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk▸A 57-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Arlington Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Arlington Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave▸A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
A 57-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Arlington Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s view was obstructed.
According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Arlington Avenue while crossing a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2019 Ford SUV was making a right turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors.
Speeding Car Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On▸A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave▸A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
A 68-year-old man crossed Riverdale Avenue with the signal. A car sped south and hit him head-on. Blood pooled. His head split. He lay still as traffic moved past. The street stayed cold. He did not rise.
A 68-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a southbound car while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3515 with the signal. According to the police report, the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed and failed to avoid the man in the crosswalk. The report also lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The impact caused severe head injuries and heavy bleeding. The man was left lying motionless as traffic continued. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The victim was crossing legally at the time of the crash.
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Riverdale Ave▸A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
A sedan turning right struck a 30-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian remained conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Riverdale Avenue made a right turn and struck a 30-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on West 235th▸A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
A sedan crashed into a parked SUV on West 235th. Metal tore. The 71-year-old driver bled, trapped, incoherent. Another driver suffered a head injury. Sirens rose. The street held the wreckage and the cold.
A sedan struck a parked SUV on West 235th Street. According to the police report, the sedan slammed into the SUV, crushing doors and trapping the 71-year-old male driver, who suffered severe bleeding and leg injuries. He was found incoherent behind the wheel. The driver of the parked SUV, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a head injury but remained conscious. Both vehicles were occupied by one person each. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The narrative details the violence of the impact and the injuries to those inside the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.