Blood on Seward Avenue: No One Safe, No One Speaking Up

Feb 14 - Two SUVs collided on Bruckner Boulevard when one vehicle changed lanes and the other followed too closely. The impact struck the right side doors of the lead vehicle. A 36-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion and was injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:00 p.m. on Bruckner Boulevard involving two sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The lead vehicle, a 2016 Honda SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman, was going straight ahead when it was struck on the right side doors. The striking vehicle, a 2002 Lexus SUV, was changing lanes and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the collision. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary driver error. The lead driver sustained a neck contusion and was injured but remained conscious. There is no indication that the injured driver’s actions contributed to the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the right side doors of the lead vehicle, while the striking vehicle showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers of lane changes combined with tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - A Nissan SUV traveling south struck a Toyota sedan making an improper left turn on Rosedale Avenue. The sedan's right side doors took the impact. A 43-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:39 on Rosedale Avenue. A Nissan SUV traveling straight south collided with a Toyota sedan that was making a left turn improperly. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The SUV's center front end was also damaged. The sedan carried three occupants, including a 43-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. There is no indication that the passenger's actions contributed to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - A Kia sedan slammed into another car on Bruckner Boulevard. Three women and girls inside suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash left all in shock. Police cited driver error as a cause.

According to the police report, a 2021 Kia sedan traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard rear-ended another vehicle. Three female occupants in the Kia—a 28-year-old driver, a 24-year-old front passenger, and a 6-year-old rear passenger—sustained back injuries and whiplash. All reported shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, pointing to driver error or vehicle-related issues. Each occupant was properly restrained, with the child in a child restraint. No contributing factors were attributed to the victims. The impact struck the center back end of the Kia, consistent with a rear-end collision. Systemic danger from driver error led to multiple injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - 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

Feb 8 - Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.

• File Int 0080-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Jan 30 - 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

Jan 13 - A 43-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash after his SUV struck the center back end of another vehicle on the Bruckner Expressway late at night. The impact caused moderate injury but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, at 11:38 PM on the Bruckner Expressway, a 43-year-old male driver operating a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling eastbound struck the center back end of another vehicle. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. The collision resulted in neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The impact point and vehicle damage were both at the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 11 - A 76-year-old woman crossing against the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Sound View Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations. The driver caused the crash by failing to yield during the turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:06 on Sound View Avenue in the Bronx. A 76-year-old female pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2015 Dodge SUV, caused the crash by making a left turn without yielding to the pedestrian. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield during turns in areas with pedestrian activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694483 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - Two SUVs collided on the Bruckner Expressway. A 43-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. The crash involved a rear-end impact. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The 43-year-old male driver of the struck vehicle was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea and experiencing shock. The crash occurred when one SUV struck the center back end of the other. The contributing factor listed was following too closely, indicating the striking driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound at the time. There is no mention of victim error or safety equipment contributing to the crash. The impact caused damage to the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 25 - A speeding BMW hit a slowing Ford on Howe Avenue. The BMW driver, age 33, suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Parked cars were struck. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Howe Avenue collided with the left side doors of a Ford sedan that was slowing westbound. The BMW's center front end struck the Ford, injuring the 33-year-old male BMW driver with contusions to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Several parked sedans nearby also sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash left the Ford's left side doors and the BMW's left front quarter panel damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 23 - SUV crashed into sedan’s rear on Randall Avenue. Passenger in sedan took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. Driver ignored traffic control. Metal twisted. One man injured. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2002 SUV heading west struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2007 sedan traveling north on Randall Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 25-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan. He suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. Both drivers held valid licenses. The SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter panel were damaged in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 56-year-old woman was struck by a bus on Bruckner Boulevard. She was crossing with the signal when the bus, parked and then moving north, hit her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver may have had impaired visibility. The bus was initially parked before the collision, and the point of impact was the left front bumper. No damage was reported to the bus. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating a 2008 bus. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A tractor truck turning left struck a northbound e-scooter in the Bronx. The 21-year-old rider suffered facial abrasions. The truck’s bumper hit the scooter’s front. The rider was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on White Plains Road made a left turn onto Randall Avenue and collided with a northbound e-scooter. The truck’s right front bumper struck the center front end of the scooter. The 21-year-old e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining abrasions to his face, but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver and none for the truck driver. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt, underscoring the risks faced by micromobility riders near turning trucks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 19 - A car struck a 32-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Bruckner Expressway. She was not at a crosswalk. The impact crushed her body. No driver named. The road stayed silent after she fell.

A 32-year-old woman was killed when a southbound car hit her head-on on Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when the crash happened. The report lists her location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and her action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The car struck her with its center front end. The police report marks the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver information is provided. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. No other injuries were reported. The scene remained quiet after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - An unlicensed ATV driver failed to yield, striking an SUV in the Bronx. The impact ejected a 20-year-old female passenger, who suffered head injuries and abrasions. The crash exposed aggressive driving and right-of-way violations.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Patterson Avenue in the Bronx involving an unlicensed male driver operating an open-body ATV traveling north and a licensed male driver in a 2022 SUV traveling west. The ATV driver failed to yield right-of-way and exhibited aggressive driving behavior. The left front bumpers of both vehicles collided. A 20-year-old female passenger in the ATV was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. She was conscious but seriously injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. No safety equipment was used by the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A man rode his moped down Sound View Avenue. He struck a parked sedan. The crash shattered the night. Head trauma and internal bleeding took his life. No helmet. The street fell silent again.

A 47-year-old man riding a ZNEN moped died after crashing into a parked Dodge sedan on Sound View Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped rider suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the police narrative. No other people were injured. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A 9-year-old boy on a bike was hit by a northbound sedan on Pugsley Avenue. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's front center collided with the bike's right side doors.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 sedan traveling north on Pugsley Avenue struck him. The collision impacted the bike's right side doors and the sedan's center front end. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The crash occurred in the Bronx, zip code 10473.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 16 - A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV on Bruckner Boulevard was injured when her view was obstructed. The vehicle struck an unknown object or vehicle. She suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but was conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver in a 2022 Ford SUV was injured on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight when the collision occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The crash highlights the dangers posed by limited visibility and driver reaction to other vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - Two SUVs slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front. A 40-year-old woman at the wheel suffered shoulder pain and shock. No pedestrians, no cyclists. Both drivers licensed. Impact left one hurt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway while traveling west. The rear SUV hit the center back of the front SUV. The 40-year-old female driver of the front vehicle was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries, pain, and nausea. She was not ejected but was in shock. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not name specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - Two vehicles crashed on Seward Avenue. A 28-year-old female SUV driver suffered a head injury and concussion. The collision involved front bumpers. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections occurred. The injured driver was conscious and unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Seward Avenue involving a 2017 Ford SUV and a 2015 Infiniti sedan. The SUV, driven by a 28-year-old female, was traveling east, and the sedan was traveling north. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The SUV driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19