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Nov 13 - Two sedans collided head-on on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were distracted. Two passengers suffered injuries: a 53-year-old woman with head trauma and whiplash, and a 19-year-old man with bruises to his lower leg. Both wore lap belts.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East Gun Hill Road collided, impacting the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. The crash injured two passengers: a 53-year-old female with head injuries and whiplash, and a 19-year-old male with contusions to his knee and lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers, with one also noted for 'Driver Inexperience.' The collision caused damage to the left and right side doors of the vehicles. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 16 - A 70-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backing east on East Gun Hill Road struck her. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered a facial contusion. The driver caused the crash by backing unsafely. The pedestrian was confused.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2014 sedan backing east on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked vehicle and was hit at the center back end of the sedan. The report lists driver error as "Backing Unsafely" and pedestrian error as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 15 - A sedan traveling west on Burke Avenue struck two parked cars. The driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police report the driver lost consciousness. Damage hit the front center of the moving vehicle and left sides of parked cars.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver traveling west on Burke Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The moving vehicle impacted the center front end, while the parked cars sustained damage to their left rear bumper and left side doors. The driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and injury to the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 18 - A 33-year-old man was injured when a taxi struck him near 3090 Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling west. The crash involved pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a taxi near 3090 Boston Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 17 - An e-bike traveling west on East Gun Hill Road hit a 42-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The bike showed no damage. Unsafe speed was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on East Gun Hill Road struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The e-bike had no visible damage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 12 - A 28-year-old woman was struck by a northbound taxi on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the taxi’s left front bumper hit her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Eastchester Road struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The impact occurred at the taxi’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain proper attention. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 18 - A 31-year-old man was hit by a southbound SUV on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. He suffered a head contusion and bruising. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was confused in the roadway. The SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound SUV on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The report lists the contributing factor as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV, a 2007 model, impacted the pedestrian with its left rear bumper, sustaining damage to that area. The pedestrian suffered a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. The driver was licensed and there were no other occupants in the vehicle. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 16 - A 23-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a vehicle made an improper left turn on East Gun Hill Road. The crash struck the motorcycle’s right side. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a vehicle making an improper left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight east on East Gun Hill Road. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The crash impacted the motorcycle’s right side doors and damaged its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 1 - A moped collided with an SUV changing lanes on Allerton Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Allerton Avenue struck the left rear quarter panel of an eastbound SUV that was changing lanes. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the lane change. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the moped and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 19 - A moped driver was ejected after a crash on Lurting Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The moped hit a sedan while making a left turn. No safety equipment was used.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Lurting Avenue, Bronx. The moped, traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck a sedan going straight west. The driver was ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan had no occupants and no reported damage. The incident highlights the dangers of left turns involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 8 - Two sedans collided on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. A 69-year-old female driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both drivers were distracted. The crash damaged front bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. The 69-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. One vehicle was traveling west, the other north. The collision impacted the front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 26 - A sedan traveling north on Eastchester Road struck an object with its right front bumper. The 28-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was a factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2011 Hyundai sedan was injured in a crash on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The vehicle impacted with its right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash occurred while the vehicle was traveling straight ahead. The police report identifies alcohol involvement as the primary driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 25 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 23 - A 64-year-old woman suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. An SUV struck a sedan’s right front quarter panel. The sedan’s passenger, restrained by a lap belt, complained of whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx involving a 2006 SUV and a 2013 sedan. The SUV, traveling east, struck the sedan, which was traveling north, on its right front quarter panel. A 64-year-old female passenger in the sedan was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the crash. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Apr 28 - A 51-year-old woman crossed Bouck Avenue in a marked crosswalk. An SUV turned left and hit her head with its bumper. She collapsed, unconscious, and died on the pavement. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent.

A 51-year-old woman was killed while crossing Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a westbound SUV turned left and struck her head with its front bumper. She suffered internal injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was crossing with no signal present, but the police report centers the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18