SUVs Kill, Leaders Stall—Riverdale Streets Still Bleed

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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 2024-03-20

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council Members Marte and Dinowitz push for covered bike parking in parks and city buildings. The bill demands weather-proof shelters and storage, aiming to meet the city’s cycling surge. Lawmakers want fewer cars, more bikes, and safer streets for all.

On February 29, 2024, Council Member Chris Marte introduced a bill in the New York City Council requiring covered bike parking in parks and city-owned buildings. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Member Eric Dinowitz, is under committee review. The legislation states, 'the city would have to install between one and five weather-proof enclosures with six to eight spaces apiece, depending on the size of the park.' Parks over 2.5 acres must have at least one shelter; parks over 250 acres need five. City buildings over 10,000 square feet, including public schools, must provide bike storage for workers and visitors. Marte said, 'If we want to get off the reliance of people commuting by car, we have to offer them alternative ways to get there.' The Parks Department and city agencies must report on implementation or explain impracticality. This bill targets safer, more accessible bike infrastructure for New Yorkers.

• Pols Want Covered Bike Parking at Parks, City Buildings, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-02-29

A 41-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on West 254 Street. The driver, making a left turn, failed to notice the pedestrian due to inattention, causing a collision that left the victim in shock.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2010 Honda sedan was making a left turn on West 254 Street at 6:52 AM when he struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian's crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2024-02-13

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 2024-01-30

Albany weighs bills A5259 and S2812 to keep and expand red-light cameras past December. Assembly Member Dinowitz and Senator Gounardes push for more cameras. DOT data shows fewer violations and crashes. Advocates demand action. The cap leaves neighborhoods exposed. Lives hang in the balance.

Bills A5259 and S2812 face debate in the New York State legislature. If lawmakers fail to act, the city’s red-light cameras—now capped at 150 intersections—will shut off December 1, 2024. The matter, described as 'reauthorize and expand the city's red-light camera program,' is championed by Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz and Senate co-sponsor Andrew Gounardes. Dinowitz, the sponsor, urges expansion, stating, 'We should have red-light cameras on every intersection.' Gounardes expects a review and expansion. DOT data backs them: violations and rear-end crashes have dropped at camera sites. Residents like Amy Bettys call the cap dangerous. Advocacy groups support the bills, though they are not a top priority. Dinowitz stresses automated enforcement is vital with limited police. The bills await committee action. Vulnerable road users face risk if the program lapses.

• Better Red Than Dead: Albany Takes Up Camera Reauthorization, Expansion, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-01-25

A 16-year-old on an e-bike hit a turning sedan on Riverdale Avenue. He flew from the bike. Landed hard. Unconscious. Crushed. Speed tore control from his hands. The street fell silent. The city marked another wound.

A 16-year-old riding a Solar e-bike was severely injured after colliding with a Toyota sedan making a left turn at Riverdale Avenue and West 256th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The teen was ejected from his e-bike, landed hard, and was found unconscious with crush injuries to his entire body. The sedan was turning left when the crash occurred. The report lists no errors for the sedan driver. The only contributing factor named is unsafe speed. No mention is made of helmet use or signals in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 26-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Henry Hudson Parkway suffered full-body injuries. The vehicle struck an object head-on. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The driver reported pain and nausea and was in shock.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. She was driving a 2010 Nissan sedan southbound when the vehicle sustained center front end damage from a collision. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. She complained of pain and nausea and was in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3, indicating serious injury to the driver’s entire body.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 56-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after striking debris on Henry Hudson Parkway. The crash caused abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The road was slippery, worsening the impact. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male motorcyclist traveling south on Henry Hudson Parkway was injured after his motorcycle struck an obstruction or debris on the road. The contributing factors listed include 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'Pavement Slippery.' The rider was ejected from the motorcycle, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The report highlights the presence of road hazards and slippery pavement as key causes, with no mention of driver error beyond these conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 48-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The impact hit the left front quarter panel. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Distraction and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on Henry Hudson Parkway. The motorcycle, traveling south, struck an object or vehicle on its left front quarter panel. The driver sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved according to the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 54-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after his SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway. The vehicle’s front end took the impact. Slippery pavement contributed. The driver was trapped but conscious, restrained by lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male driver in a 2021 RAMB SUV crashed on Henry Hudson Parkway at 9:52 p.m. The vehicle struck an object or another vehicle with its center front end. The driver was trapped inside but conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash caused moderate injury severity. The driver’s licensed status and travel direction southbound were recorded. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04