Parking Over People: Riverdale’s Streets Run Red

Feb 4 - A 67-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver error in backing caused the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 2:30 pm when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling south, was backing unsafely and struck the pedestrian with the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the backing maneuver. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during vehicle backing maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08

Dec 17 - A northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash involved limited visibility, contributing to the impact. Six bus occupants were present, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Greystone Avenue struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a key role in the collision. The bus impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel with its right front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors of the sedan and right side doors of the bus. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead with six occupants aboard. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited sightlines in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - A Volkswagen SUV hit a 61-year-old woman as she crossed Riverdale Avenue. She stayed conscious, pain flooding her body, skin torn open. The driver kept going straight. The street fell silent. The city’s danger pressed in.

A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Volkswagen SUV while crossing Riverdale Avenue near 3815, according to the police report. The crash occurred outside of a crosswalk. The report states, 'A 61-year-old woman stepped into the street. No crosswalk. A Volkswagen SUV struck her.' The woman remained conscious after impact, suffering severe lacerations and pain throughout her body. The police report describes her injuries as affecting her 'entire body' and notes 'severe lacerations.' The SUV driver was traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are explicitly identified in the report, but the narrative confirms the driver continued straight and struck a pedestrian crossing mid-block. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - Two SUVs collided on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx, injuring a 13-year-old passenger. The crash involved a left turn and a straight-moving vehicle. The injured youth suffered a head contusion while restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:29 on Fieldston Rd in the Bronx. Two SUVs were involved: one traveling straight south and the other making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the center front end of the turning SUV. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. A 13-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The collision and driver failure to obey traffic control led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Henry Hudson Parkway. The rear driver, following too closely, struck the front vehicle. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were traveling northbound, impacting center front and rear ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:38 on Henry Hudson Parkway involving two sedans traveling northbound. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the rear driver, a 25-year-old male who sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle striking the center back end of the front vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver was not ejected and suffered a contusion-bruising injury to the head. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - A 23-year-old female moped driver suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a high-speed crash in the Bronx. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage, demolishing the moped and causing serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:07 in the Bronx near 6229 Broadway. The 23-year-old female moped driver was injured with a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the moped driver. The moped was demolished in the crash, with impact noted at the center front end of another unspecified vehicle merging northbound. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A 65-year-old man driving an SUV overturned after colliding with multiple parked vehicles on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was unconscious with full-body injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:50 AM on Riverdale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 65-year-old male occupant of a 2018 SUV, was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead at an unsafe speed and engaged in aggressive driving or road rage. The SUV's right front bumper struck several parked vehicles, causing the SUV to overturn. The driver sustained injuries to the entire body and was found unconscious. The air bag deployed during the crash. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the primary contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 22 - An 88-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Bronx crash involving two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The collision was caused by a driver disregarding traffic control, striking the elderly driver head-on in the evening rush.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:34 near 3777 Independence Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was an 88-year-old female driver of a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling south, who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved two SUVs and a parked pickup truck. The point of impact for the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error leading to the crash. The elderly driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - SUV struck 18-year-old woman crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She suffered bruises to her leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The street marked her body, not the car.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a northbound SUV while crossing West 251 Street in the Bronx. She was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The SUV, a 2022 Toyota, was going straight. The pedestrian suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. No helmet or crossing signal use was listed as a factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The impact fell on the pedestrian alone.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

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 18 - An e-scooter rider was injured after an SUV made a left turn in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash exposed risks in turning maneuvers involving vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:08 AM near 5801 Mosholu Avenue in the Bronx. A 49-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed male traveling east, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV's left turn as the pre-crash action. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact. The e-scooter rider was going straight ahead. The report does not assign blame to the rider or mention any contributing victim behaviors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like e-scooter riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - A sedan struck an e-bike turning right on Riverdale Avenue. The e-bike passenger, a 42-year-old man, suffered a head contusion. Police cite confusion and traffic control disregard as factors.

A sedan traveling north on Riverdale Avenue collided with an eastbound e-bike making a right turn, according to the police report. The crash injured the e-bike passenger, a 42-year-old man, who sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No helmet use or other victim actions are cited as causes. The crash underscores driver failure to heed traffic controls and confusion involving the e-bike passenger, exposing persistent dangers for vulnerable road users at this Bronx intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 12 - An 80-year-old woman driving a Ford sedan suffered abrasions and injuries in a crash on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt during the impact.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old female driver was involved in a crash at 10:40 AM on Greystone Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, a 2016 Ford sedan traveling north, was initially parked before the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. She suffered abrasions and an injury severity level of 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited as a factor in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A sedan struck a 21-year-old man outside an intersection on Broadway. The car’s right front bumper hit his head. He suffered a severe fracture and dislocation. The driver was licensed and drove straight.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling south on Broadway in the Bronx, outside an intersection. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a severe head injury described as a fracture and dislocation. The injury was rated at the highest severity. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists no driver contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions in the roadway are unspecified. This crash shows the lethal risk vehicles pose to people outside marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19