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Feb 11 - A 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the collision in the Bronx late at night.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Astor Ave and Bruner Ave in the Bronx at 11:07 PM. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in speed management and vehicle positioning during a turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 7 - A sedan traveling west on E Gun Hill Rd struck its own driver, causing a neck injury. The 60-year-old man was not ejected and wore a lap belt. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx at 8:32 PM. The vehicle, a 2007 Honda sedan traveling west, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the crash narrative does not provide further details. The focus remains on the driver's injury and the vehicle damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

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 5 - Businesses in Manhattan’s toll zone pass new $9 congestion fee to customers. Councilman Holden calls it a scam tax. Residents pay even if they don’t drive. Gridlock grows near the border. Critics warn of rising costs and slower emergency response.

On January 5, 2025, New York City began enforcing congestion pricing below 60th Street, charging drivers $9 during peak hours. The measure, discussed in the article 'NYC residents slapped with congestion pricing ‘surcharge’ by fed-up companies paying new toll: ‘Hochul inflation’,' has sparked backlash. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden, representing District 30, condemned the move, stating, 'It’s no surprise that businesses will pass the Congestion Scam Tax on to consumers.' Companies like CompuVoip and Dream Events & Decor now add surcharges for customers in the zone. Holden’s criticism joins that of Bronx Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato and others, who warn of higher costs and increased gridlock. Emergency unions claim response times will suffer. The bill’s impact on vulnerable road users was not assessed.

• NYC residents slapped with congestion pricing ‘surcharge’ by fed-up companies paying new toll: ‘Hochul inflation’, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-05

Jan 3 - Congestion pricing hits Manhattan at midnight. Cars pay to cross south of 60th. Lawmakers split. Some call it a burden. Others hail cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit. The toll stirs anger, hope, and a fight over who pays and who breathes.

On January 3, 2025, congestion pricing (no bill number cited) will begin in Manhattan after a federal judge allowed the toll to proceed. The policy charges most drivers $9 to enter south of 60th Street during peak hours. The matter, titled 'Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll,' has drawn sharp lines. Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30, Queens) opposes the toll, warning, 'I don't know how my district is going to be impacted.' He fears more cars parking in Queens and unclear pollution risks. Council Member Kristy Marmorato (Bronx) calls it a 'cash grab.' In contrast, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas support the measure, citing cleaner air, safer streets, and transit upgrades. González-Rojas says, 'Congestion pricing isn't about penalizing anyone—it's about modernizing our transportation system and tackling climate change.' The judge ordered further study on environmental impacts, but the toll begins as scheduled.

• Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll, amny.com, Published 2025-01-03

Jan 3 - As congestion pricing begins, unions and politicians rage. They claim tolls hurt workers and raise costs. Facts show most commuters use transit. Fewer cars mean faster emergency response. The toll funds transit upgrades. The drama masks real safety gains for all.

On January 3, 2025, public debate erupted as New York City prepared to activate congestion pricing in Manhattan. The measure, set to fund $15 billion in subway and rail improvements, drew fierce opposition from unions and Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato, who called it a 'cash grab' that would 'increase all costs in our daily lives.' The union for FDNY EMTs argued the toll would burden low-wage workers, but data shows 90% of commuters already use public transit. City officials, including mayoral spokesperson Liz Garcia, insisted emergency response would not suffer. The measure's summary notes that reducing car traffic will speed up emergency vehicles and protect passengers. The uproar highlights the tension between entrenched driving privileges and the urgent need to make streets safer for vulnerable road users.

• Congestion Pricing Is Happening: Cue the Irrational Drama from the Placard Elite and the Suburbs, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-03

Dec 29 - A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a sedan struck him head-on. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and followed too closely, causing severe injury at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while he was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' which directly contributed to the collision. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct hit. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and tailgating in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 23 - A northbound sedan struck on its right side by a westbound SUV on Lurting Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old male, suffered a head injury and concussion. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lurting Ave in the Bronx at 3:27 PM. A 2025 Hyundai sedan traveling north was hit on its right side doors by a westbound 2011 Mercedes SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim or other road users. Driver error involving unsafe speed was central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 22 - A 10-year-old boy was struck by an SUV turning right on Bouck Avenue. Limited driver visibility led to the crash. The child suffered a bruised upper arm but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV made a right turn on Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx and struck a 10-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The child, who was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' sustained a contusion to the upper arm and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing that the driver's impaired visibility played a key role. The SUV hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic risk posed by limited sight lines during vehicle turns in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 21 - A 23-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and incoherence after a collision between two SUVs on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling west and north. The 23-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant of one SUV, was injured with head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends and left front bumper, indicating a significant impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 10 - A BMW sedan hit a 43-year-old man crossing outside an intersection in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered head injuries and shock. Slippery pavement worsened the impact.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at 9:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a contributing factor. Slippery pavement also played a role. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding and was in shock at the scene. The sedan's left front bumper struck the man. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 28 - A 24-year-old moped driver was ejected and seriously injured in a violent crash on E Gun Hill Rd. The vehicle was demolished at the front end. The driver suffered a fractured, dislocated hip and upper leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was traveling westbound on E Gun Hill Rd around 9:54 PM when his vehicle sustained a center front end impact, resulting in the driver being ejected. The moped was demolished, indicating a high-impact collision. The driver suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the driver, with no explicit mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. Another vehicle was traveling eastbound and sustained damage to its right front bumper. The crash highlights the severe consequences of collisions involving mopeds and the vulnerability of riders in such impacts.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 28 - Sedan slammed into a bus and another car on Williamsbridge Road. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, took the blow. Neck bruised. Night crash. Streets unforgiving. No pedestrians. No cyclists.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old woman driving a sedan south on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx crashed into a northbound sedan making a left turn and then struck a southbound bus. The impact left her with neck contusions and bruises. She stayed conscious, not ejected, shielded by a lap belt and airbag. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger of multi-vehicle impacts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 28 - A 10-year-old girl was injured crossing against the signal when struck by a southbound pick-up truck on Allerton Ave in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no vehicle damage or evasive action.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 3:03 PM on Allerton Ave in the Bronx after being struck by a southbound pick-up truck. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the time of impact. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report does not list any contributing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the pedestrian's crossing against the signal is noted. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The focus remains on the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal and the lack of vehicle damage despite the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 16 - Two sedans collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the following sedan struck it from behind. The driver of the lead car suffered facial contusions but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Boston Road in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south were involved. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second vehicle, also traveling south, struck it in the center back end. The driver of the lead sedan, a 60-year-old man, was injured with facial contusions but was conscious and properly restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision, indicating the following driver failed to maintain attention. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 29 - A 22-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle's driver was inattentive, causing a center front impact. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion and shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on Burke Avenue near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. A 22-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was hit by a westbound SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian sustained a contusion bruise to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver's failure to maintain focus led to the collision. There are no contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior listed in the report. The victim was injured but not ejected from the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 9 - A 25-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting the pedestrian in the center front end. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:15 PM on Laconia Avenue near Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. There was no damage reported to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18