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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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

Parking mandates choke streets, raise rents, and trap New Yorkers in car dependence. Council Member Marmorato and Borough President Richards defend these rules, blocking safer, more vibrant neighborhoods. Ending mandates means more housing, cleaner air, and safer streets for people, not cars.

This opinion, published September 3, 2024, in Streetsblog NYC, calls out Council Member Kristy Marmorato and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards for defending parking mandates. Richards opposes lifting mandates in Queens, citing poor transit. Marmorato lobbied to restore mandates in a Bronx rezoning near new Metro North stations, arguing, 'We live in a transit desert where cars are a necessity for daily activities.' The editorial rebukes this logic, stating, 'We should not cling to parking mandates when we know they encourage car ownership, make streets less vibrant, increase rents, and pollute our air.' The piece urges officials to break the cycle of car-first policy, invest in transit, and end mandates that block affordable housing and safer streets. No safety analyst assessment was provided, but the editorial centers the harm parking mandates inflict on vulnerable road users and the city’s livability.

• Opinion: It’s Time to Say ‘No’ to Car Drivers and ‘Yes’ to Ending Parking Mandates, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-03

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

Three sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The crash involved aggressive driving, injuring a 59-year-old male driver with shoulder and whiplash injuries. Impact centered on rear and front bumpers, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The collision involved three sedans traveling eastbound. One vehicle was parked before the crash, while the other two were moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end and right front bumper of the vehicles. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error as the primary cause. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by aggressive driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Bronx council member Kristy Marmorato led a committee to keep parking mandates near new Metro-North stations. The move blocks plans to cut car use and build more affordable housing. Cars stay king. Transit and vulnerable road users lose ground.

On August 7, 2024, the City Council's Land Use Committee, led by Kristy Marmorato, amended a rezoning plan (no bill number provided) for areas near two new Metro-North stations. The committee rejected the Adams administration's push to eliminate parking requirements, instead voting to retain mandates and lower building heights. Marmorato argued, "We live in a transit desert where cars are a necessity for daily activities," and prioritized drivers over reducing car dependency. The proposal, part of the Mayor's 'City of Yes for Housing Opportunity' plan, aimed to boost affordable housing and transit-oriented development. Marmorato's stance, echoed in multiple statements, keeps parking at the center and limits safer, walkable streets. No safety analyst assessment was provided, but the move preserves car dominance and its dangers for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Council Trades Housing Affordability for Car Parking Near New Metro-North Stops, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-07

An SUV making a U-turn in the Bronx struck its own rear passenger, fracturing her lower leg. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The injured woman, secured by a lap belt, suffered a dislocated knee and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda SUV was making a U-turn traveling north on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx when the left front bumper impacted the vehicle's own left rear passenger seat area. The injured occupant, a 41-year-old female passenger, suffered a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV. The victim’s injuries and the crash dynamics highlight the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council members and developers vow to build up to 200 parking spaces per project near new Bronx Metro-North stations. Despite no city parking mandates, car storage dominates debate. Transit access takes a back seat. Vulnerable road users face more cars, more risk.

On July 10, 2024, the City Council held a hearing on proposed rezonings around new Metro-North stations in the Bronx. The matter, titled 'Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council,' focused on whether to require parking in new residential and commercial projects. Council Members Amanda Faris, Kevin C. Riley, Rafael Salamanca, and Kristy Marmorato all pressed for developers to include parking, despite the city's move to waive mandates. Riley called parking 'a huge issue.' Developers, including Baker Development, promised up to 200 spaces per project. Bronx City Planning Director Paul Philips said, 'We certainly expect developers to provide parking.' The debate ignored the danger more parking brings: more cars, more conflict, more risk for people walking and biking. No safety analyst weighed in, but the outcome is clear—transit-oriented in name, car-centric in practice.

• Transit-Oriented Bronx Developments Will Have Ample Parking, Developers Tell Council, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-10

A 66-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV failed to yield at a marked Bronx crosswalk. The impact left her semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Allerton Avenue and Paulding Avenue in the Bronx at 11:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a 2020 Buick SUV traveling southwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Boston Road in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, at 10:10 AM on Boston Road near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, a motorcycle traveling east collided head-on with a sedan making a left turn westbound. The motorcyclist, a 38-year-old female driver wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The sedan driver, a licensed male, caused the crash by disregarding traffic control and exhibiting inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with the sedan sustaining damage to its left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and distraction—as the primary contributing factors, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737861 - 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

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