Castle Hill Bleeds—City Sleeps

A sedan struck a man crossing at White Plains Road and Westchester Avenue. The car’s left front hit. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling northeast on White Plains Road struck a male pedestrian at the intersection with Westchester Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A van traveling south struck a sedan heading west on Turnbull Avenue in the Bronx. The van’s left side doors took the impact. Three occupants in the van suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:58 AM on Turnbull Avenue near Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. A van traveling south collided with a sedan going west. The point of impact was the van’s left side doors and the sedan’s center front end. The van carried three occupants: a 36-year-old male driver, a 36-year-old female front passenger, and a 67-year-old male rear passenger. All three were conscious but sustained chest injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The van driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

An SUV merging eastbound collided with a sedan stopped in traffic on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered head injuries and shock. The crash caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 2024 BMW SUV was merging eastbound when it struck the right side doors of a 2017 Toyota sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock. The police report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, but the primary driver error was the SUV's merging maneuver that resulted in the impact. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling east. The collision caused damage primarily to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling west on Purdy Street in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report cites unspecified contributing factors without blaming the injured rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Purdy Street in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling west was hit at the center front end by a 2024 Nissan sedan also heading west but making a U-turn. The e-scooter driver sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver's maneuver of making a U-turn as the critical pre-crash action leading to the collision. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The report does not assign fault to the injured rider or mention any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 10-year-old boy was struck while emerging from near a parked pickup truck on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 14:50 on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The child was emerging from in front of or behind a parked pickup truck when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The pickup truck was traveling east and had one licensed male driver. The vehicle showed no damage and the point of impact was the center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The pedestrian’s location and action suggest a hazardous interaction with the parked vehicle, but no fault or blame is assigned to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2024-09-10

A 23-year-old male sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries in a Bronx crash. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The collision involved a sedan striking a parked taxi. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:48 AM on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was a 23-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked taxi. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and left front bumper, indicating impact points. The taxi was stationary at the time, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

An inattentive SUV driver turning right struck a 33-year-old woman crossing at a marked Bronx crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The crash exposed driver distraction and inexperience as critical dangers at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:50 AM on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. A Station Wagon/SUV was making a right turn traveling east when it struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on White Plains Road. One driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. The crash involved a left-turning vehicle and a straight-moving vehicle. Limited view and unsafe speed contributed to the impact, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road involving two sedans. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the straight-moving vehicle. The driver of the turning vehicle, a 21-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. These driver errors created a hazardous situation leading to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 47-year-old woman suffered severe leg fractures after an SUV struck her at a Bronx intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian’s left rear quarter panel. The victim remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Westchester Avenue and Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 16:53 when a 2022 Honda SUV traveling eastbound struck her. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian's actions were unknown, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 42-year-old man and a 5-year-old girl were injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. Both suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs. The vehicle was traveling north, continuing straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two pedestrians, a 42-year-old male and a 5-year-old female, were injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in the Bronx. Both pedestrians were not at an intersection when the crash occurred around 18:58. The man sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot with abrasions, while the child suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, also with abrasions. The vehicle involved was traveling north and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the vehicle's movement and the vulnerable position of the pedestrians emerging from behind a parked vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A tractor truck sped down Westchester Avenue. It crashed. The front passenger, a 23-year-old woman, took the hit. She wore a harness. She was bruised, conscious, and hurt. Unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 tractor truck traveling east on Westchester Avenue crashed just after midnight. The truck struck with its center front end, injuring a 23-year-old female passenger seated in the front. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was not ejected but suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body. The driver’s unsafe speed was the primary error leading to the injury. No other contributing factors were listed. The victim was conscious and injured inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped rider was injured after a sedan backed into him on Bruckner Expressway. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions. Police cited improper lane usage and a malfunctioning traffic control device as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 11:21 PM. A sedan traveling south was backing when it collided with a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 28-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his entire body. The report identifies driver errors including improper passing or lane usage by the sedan driver and a traffic control device that was improper or non-working. The sedan’s point of impact was its right rear bumper, while the moped’s front center end was damaged. The moped rider was conscious but injured, highlighting the dangers of driver errors and systemic issues like faulty traffic controls in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV traveling east struck the rear of a sedan making a left turn on Westchester Avenue. The impact injured a 31-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing back injuries and whiplash. The collision highlights driver error in vehicle interaction.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue at 3:30 PM. A Hyundai SUV traveling east went straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the SUV with the center back end of a 2021 Ford sedan that was making a left turn. The sedan had one occupant, the driver, and the SUV had no occupants. A 31-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision pattern indicates a failure to yield or improper judgment by the SUV driver striking the rear of the turning sedan. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers and rear-end impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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