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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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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

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

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 2022-05-23

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

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

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 2025-08-04

A 2018 SUV made a left turn on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. The driver and two passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash stemmed from the driver reacting to an uninvolved vehicle and outside distractions. All wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV traveling north on Eastchester Road in the Bronx made a left turn and crashed, impacting the center front end. The vehicle carried three occupants: a 28-year-old male driver, a 17-year-old front passenger, and a 15-year-old rear passenger. All three sustained back injuries and whiplash but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists the primary contributing factors as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Outside Car Distraction," indicating driver error in responding to external stimuli. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2022-03-02

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 2022-03-02

Two sedans crashed head-on at Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, 18, suffered a fractured hip and leg. Both vehicles struck center front ends. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. Injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a northbound Acura and a westbound Mercedes. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. An 18-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of the Mercedes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed head-on at Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, 24, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Arnow Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, with impact at the center front end of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. One driver was unlicensed, which is a critical error noted in the data. No other driver errors were specified. The victim was not ejected and no other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04