Bronx River Parkway took two young riders. The map says it wasn’t a fluke.

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 23 - A flatbed truck turned left at Bronxwood Avenue. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. Steel crushed flesh. The truck stopped. The man lay still. The intersection fell silent, marked by violence and the weight of machinery.

A 64-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck struck him at the intersection of Bronxwood Avenue and East 229th Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred as the truck was making a left turn. The report states, 'A flatbed truck turned left. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. The front end struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection, as explicitly noted in the police data. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and vehicle data confirm the truck's left turn and the pedestrian's lawful crossing. The man suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors beyond the left turn are specified, but the sequence underscores the lethal risk posed by turning vehicles to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - A sedan struck a cyclist on East Gun Hill Road. The rider took a blow to the face. Police blamed driver distraction. The street turned dangerous in a blink.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East Gun Hill Road collided with a bicyclist heading east at 15:05. The sedan's center front end hit the bike's left front quarter panel. The 34-year-old male cyclist suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the sedan driver's lack of focus. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist. The crash shows how driver distraction puts vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - Steel tore on Bronx Boulevard as a BMW SUV veered and slammed a parked Nissan. A 37-year-old man’s back was crushed in the silence. The street froze. The crash left one injured, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, at 3:02 a.m. near 3640 Bronx Boulevard, a BMW SUV traveling north veered and struck a parked Nissan sedan. The report states the impact folded steel and left a 37-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his back. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The Nissan was parked at the time of the collision, and no other injuries were reported. The evidence in the report underscores the consequences of improper lane usage, as the SUV’s movement directly led to the severe injury of the sedan’s occupant. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash stands as another instance of systemic road danger in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A driverless sedan struck a parked car on Bronx River Parkway shortly after midnight. Two women inside the moving vehicle suffered fractures to their arms. The crash exposed dangers of uncontrolled vehicles on city roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:08 a.m. on Bronx River Parkway when a driverless or runaway sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle, a 2018 Audi driven by a 35-year-old woman, impacted the left rear bumper of the parked 2008 Honda. Both occupants of the Audi, a driver and a passenger, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used. The report cites 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic risks posed by uncontrolled vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ sides and fronts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at midnight. The sedan was traveling west and was making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the moped’s left front bumper. The moped driver, a 55-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The sedan’s driver was licensed and male, but the report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the collision during a left turn suggests a critical driver action led to the impact. Both vehicles suffered significant damage to their right side doors and front ends respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A sedan making a left turn was struck in the left front bumper by an SUV traveling straight. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered chest contusions and shock. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and injury without ejection.

According to the police report, at 7:55 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, a 2014 Chevrolet sedan driven by a 52-year-old licensed female driver was making a left turn when it was struck in the left front bumper by a southbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The SUV impacted the sedan's left front bumper with its right rear bumper. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining chest contusions and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers and the risks of rear-end impacts involving SUVs and sedans.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 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

Aug 13 - A sedan making a right turn struck a 19-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling straight on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end striking the e-scooter’s left rear quarter panel. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - State Sen. Jeremy Cooney calls out Governor Hochul. He demands a 100-day plan to fill the $16.5 billion MTA gap left by her congestion pricing pause. Projects for safer, more accessible transit hang in the balance. Albany leaders mostly stay silent.

On July 24, 2024, State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, new chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, issued a public demand for Governor Hochul to deliver a '100-day plan' to replace the $16.5 billion MTA funding shortfall caused by her cancellation of congestion pricing. In his op-ed, Cooney wrote, 'the time for debating the merits of congestion pricing has passed,' urging the governor to convene finance, labor, and passenger representatives to find a solution. Cooney’s push comes as the MTA faces threats to station accessibility, signal upgrades, and new trains and buses. Other Albany leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate President Andrea Stewart-Cousins, have offered little response. Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger called Hochul’s move illegal. The bill or action is not numbered, but the committee involved is the Senate Transportation Committee. No direct safety analyst note was provided, but the loss of funding jeopardizes projects vital to vulnerable road users.

• Hochul Must Put Up or Shut Up on Congestion Pricing, New Senate Transportation Chair Says, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24

Jul 17 - A sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both women suffered serious injuries to their bodies. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a violent collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 2018 Kia sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck two female pedestrians aged 69 and 45. Both pedestrians were crossing at the intersection with the signal when the driver impacted them with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians sustained serious injuries—one suffered injuries to her entire body, the other to her back. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver negligence at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - A bicyclist suffered a back contusion after a collision with an SUV on East 227 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage by both drivers, resulting in injury but no ejection or fatality.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on East 227 Street near Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. A 32-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was injured with a back contusion classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was traveling south while the SUV was traveling east. Both drivers were cited for improper passing or lane usage, which the report lists as the contributing factors. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV, but the bike sustained no damage. The report highlights driver errors related to lane usage as the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A rear-end collision on Bronx River Parkway injured two men. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the sedan’s rear. Both occupants suffered abrasions and moderate injuries to back and neck. The crash exposed dangers of tailgating on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:06 on Bronx River Parkway involving a 2010 Nissan SUV and a 2010 Mercedes sedan, both traveling south. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collision. Two male occupants in the sedan, both aged 34, were injured—one driver with back abrasions and the front passenger with neck abrasions. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. The police report emphasizes the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause, with no victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A sedan traveling east on Paulding Avenue struck another vehicle at high speed. The driver suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as the key factor. The crash damaged the sedan’s left front bumper, revealing the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx at 2:02 a.m. A 42-year-old male driver in a 2011 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm injury along with contusions. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor behind the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The data highlights the danger posed by excessive speed in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and held only a learner's permit. The crash caused significant trauma and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcycle driver was traveling northbound on East 224 Street in the Bronx around 11 p.m. The rider, operating a 2023 ZSTV motorcycle, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries affecting his entire body, including internal complaints. He was conscious but injured and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The driver held only a learner's permit from Pennsylvania. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles involved or specify collision details beyond the point of impact being 'Other.' The absence of a full license and lack of protective gear underscore systemic risks faced by vulnerable motorcyclists in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - Albany stalls. The MTA faces a $15 billion hole. Lawmakers argue over reviving congestion pricing with a lower toll. Transit hangs in the balance. Streets stay clogged. Riders and walkers wait for answers. No fix. No funding. Danger lingers.

On July 2, 2024, state lawmakers, including Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47), debated the future of congestion pricing and MTA funding. The matter, reported as 'MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls,' highlights confusion and division. Hoylman-Sigal supports lowering the toll, saying, 'The goal should be mend it don’t end it.' He urges keeping the program alive to save mass transit. Sen. Liz Krueger is open to tweaks if goals are met. Assemblyman Gary Pretlow opposes any revival. The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall after the program’s pause. Policy experts warn that lowering the toll could weaken congestion relief and transit funding. No clear plan exists. Vulnerable road users remain at risk as gridlock and uncertainty persist.

• MTA in dark over Gov. Hochul’s talks to revive congestion pricing with lower tolls: ‘I don’t know anything’, nypost.com, Published 2024-07-02

Jun 30 - Two sedans collided on Duncan Street. One driver, age 49, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Both drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Duncan Street at 10:15 AM. The westbound Honda was struck on its left side doors by a northbound Toyota, which hit with its left front bumper. The 49-year-old male Honda driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error in obeying signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 25 - Governor Hochul’s halt on congestion pricing slashes $15 billion from the MTA’s capital plan. State Comptroller DiNapoli warns of stalled upgrades, crumbling service, and years of pain for riders. Transit faces deep cuts. Streets stay clogged. Safety and air suffer.

On June 25, 2024, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli issued a report blasting Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause on congestion pricing. The program, set to charge drivers $15 to enter Manhattan’s core, was expected to raise $15 billion for the MTA’s $55-billion capital plan. DiNapoli’s report, titled 'Loss of Congestion Pricing Revenue Leaves MTA With No Good Options,' warns that the MTA 'will be forced to put off badly needed investment in expansion and improvements to the system.' He stressed, 'Those choices will directly affect riders ... for years to come.' NYC Comptroller Brad Lander echoed support for congestion pricing, urging the governor to reconsider price points if it means moving forward. Activists plan to pressure the MTA board to resist the governor’s decision, citing the need to avoid transit cuts and deliver 'major traffic safety, air quality, and cost of living improvements for all New Yorkers.' The loss of funding threatens basic maintenance, reliability, and frequency, with no clear replacement in sight.

• State Comptroller: Loss of Congestion Pricing Revenue Leaves MTA With ‘No Good Options’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-25

Jun 25 - Schumer and Heastie back congestion pricing but refuse to fight Hochul’s pause. Both leaders sidestep direct action. The MTA’s lifeline hangs in limbo. Advocates slam their silence. Streets stay dangerous. Cars keep killing. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

On June 25, 2024, Senator Chuck Schumer and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made public statements regarding Governor Hochul’s indefinite pause of New York’s congestion pricing program. The matter, described as 'Power Outage: Schumer, Heastie Won’t Fight Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’,' highlights both leaders’ support for congestion pricing and MTA funding, but neither will challenge the Governor’s decision. Heastie said, 'If you want me to attack the Governor for making a call, I’m sorry I’m not going to do that. I want to get the MTA funded.' Schumer, pressed by a constituent, affirmed his support but refused to publicly pressure Hochul, claiming she 'doesn’t react well to public pressure.' With the MTA board’s plan stalled and federal action pending, the program’s future is uncertain. No safety analyst has assessed the impact, but the continued delay leaves vulnerable road users exposed to the daily threat of traffic violence.

• Power Outage: Schumer, Heastie Won’t Fight Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-25

Jun 24 - An 11-year-old girl crossing Fish Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact injured her face, causing abrasions. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The child was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Fish Avenue in the Bronx struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside of an intersection. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s face, described as abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the pedestrian beyond unspecified notes. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19