Parking Over People: Riverdale’s Streets Run Red

Jul 7 - A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan on Henry Hudson Parkway, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused neck pain and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the contributing factor. The parked vehicle suffered center back end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on Henry Hudson Parkway. A BMW SUV traveling south struck a parked sedan at its center back end. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female, suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the moving SUV. The parked sedan sustained damage to its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report emphasizes the driver's failure to comply with traffic controls as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A SUV passenger suffered back injuries and bruising after a collision with a garbage truck in the Bronx. The crash involved a failure to keep right and unsafe speed by the SUV driver, causing front-end impact during a right turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Riverdale Avenue around 12:58 a.m. A 58-year-old male front-seat passenger in a 2024 Jeep SUV was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Failure to Keep Right' and 'Unsafe Speed' while making a right turn. The collision involved the SUV's center front end and the left front quarter panel of a 2011 Mack garbage truck making a left turn. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies driver errors as the primary contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - Three vehicles crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. A 40-year-old driver suffered facial abrasions. Police cite illness and vehicular factors. Metal and glass met. Systemic danger left its mark.

According to the police report, two SUVs and a pickup truck collided on Henry Hudson Parkway at 13:25. The crash injured a 40-year-old male driver, who sustained facial abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Illness' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, pointing to driver-related errors or conditions that affected control. Impact struck the center back end of one SUV, the left side doors of another, and the front of the pickup. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The data highlights driver errors and systemic risks on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Albany lawmakers passed a bill to quadruple red light cameras in New York City. The cap jumps from 150 to 600 intersections. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie led the move. The street sweeper camera bill died. Streets stay dangerous. Enforcement rises.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to expand red light cameras from 150 to 600 intersections. The bill, steered by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (District 83), marks a major shift in automated enforcement. The matter summary states: 'State legislators are expected to pass a dramatic expansion of red light cameras at New York City intersections.' Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, 'People shouldn’t run red lights... when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died.' Heastie controlled the vote. A separate bill to ticket cars blocking street sweepers failed to reach the floor. Advocates pushed for both measures, but only the camera expansion passed. The next legislative session is in January.

• More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 23 - Midnight on Broadway. An SUV crushed its right front, steel twisted. Inside, a woman slumped semiconscious, neck torn, blood pooling. No passengers. Only the hum of streetlights and the slow drip of injury in the Bronx night.

According to the police report, a station wagon or SUV traveling southbound on Broadway near 6421 in the Bronx crashed at midnight. The right front of the vehicle was crushed. The sole occupant, a 34-year-old woman, was found semiconscious, suffering severe neck lacerations and bleeding. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role in the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the vehicle's failure and the resulting harm to its driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - A motorcycle struck the right rear bumper of a sedan turning right on West 260 Street in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, helmeted, suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan driver was licensed and turning right. Impact was front-center on the motorcycle.

According to the police report, at 16:25 on West 260 Street in the Bronx, a sedan was making a right turn when it was struck in the right rear bumper by a motorcycle traveling straight south. The motorcycle's front center end collided with the sedan's right rear. The motorcyclist, a 40-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained neck injuries and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver, also male and licensed in New York, was the sole occupant and was executing a right turn at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist but does not cite failure to yield or other explicit driver errors. No victim fault or pedestrian involvement was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A taxi driver distracted while making a right turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight on West 261 Street. The e-bike driver, partially ejected, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles bore front-end damage from the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:15 AM on West 261 Street in the Bronx. A 36-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The taxi driver, also male and licensed in New York, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention. The taxi's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end were the points of impact. The e-bike rider was injured but conscious. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors, focusing the cause on the taxi driver's distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A 57-year-old male driver suffered injuries and incoherence after his SUV collided in the Bronx. The police report cites illness as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained front-end damage, and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male driver in a 2019 Subaru SUV traveling north on Manhattan College Parkway in the Bronx was injured in a crash at 17:07. The report identifies illness as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The SUV sustained damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report does not list driver error such as failure to yield or speeding, but highlights the driver's illness as a critical factor leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A three-vehicle crash on West 254 Street in the Bronx sent three occupants to the hospital with upper arm, neck, and facial injuries. All drivers were licensed and traveling southbound when the collision occurred, causing center front and back-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash involved three vehicles traveling southbound on West 254 Street in the Bronx. The vehicles included two SUVs and one sedan. The point of impact was the center front end for two vehicles and the center back end for one, indicating a chain-reaction collision. Three occupants were injured: a 33-year-old male driver with upper arm injuries, a 29-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries, and a 45-year-old female driver with neck injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all injured parties but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The drivers were licensed in New York and Connecticut. The crash caused shock among the injured but no visible complaints were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle impacts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...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, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Apr 10 - A 14-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a facial contusion in a Bronx crash. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on Broadway in the Bronx struck an object with its right front bumper at 16:10. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 14-year-old female, was injured with a facial contusion but remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the impact forces on vehicle occupants even without ejection or loss of consciousness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 31 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV struck his e-bike on Broadway in the Bronx. The SUV was parked before impact. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 23:40 near 6585 Broadway in the Bronx. A 27-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The SUV involved was parked prior to the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The report cites driver errors including 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and female, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left side doors, and the e-bike showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - 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 2024-03-27

Mar 20 - Red-light running kills. Twenty-nine dead last year. Highest ever. Reckless drivers surge post-pandemic. City report demands more cameras—jump from 150 to 1,325 intersections. Officials back the bill. Victims’ families demand action. Cameras cut crashes. But the most dangerous drivers remain loose.

On March 20, 2024, the Department of Transportation released a report urging passage of a bill to expand New York City’s red-light camera program. The bill, supported by DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and sponsored by State Senator Andrew Goundardes, would boost camera coverage from 150 to 1,325 intersections—about 10% of the city’s 13,700 signals. The report states: “Expanding the number of intersections with red light cameras... could substantially enhance the deterrent effect of the program and return New York City to the consistently downward trend of red light-running behavior we had seen prior to the pandemic.” Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz also supports expansion, calling for cameras at every intersection. The DOT notes that cameras have slashed T-bone crashes by 65% and rear-end collisions by 49% at monitored sites, but the statutory cap blocks broader safety gains. Relatives of crash victims joined the call, demanding the city confront driver negligence and protect the community.

• DOT Report: Rise in Red Light Running Shows Need for More Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-20