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 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

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 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 4 - Two sedans collided on Broadway in the Bronx. One driver made an improper left turn at unsafe speed, striking the other vehicle. The turning driver suffered chest injuries and concussion, left in shock. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Henry Hudson Parkway in the Bronx at 7:25 p.m. Two sedans traveling east and west collided when the eastbound driver was making a left turn improperly at unsafe speed. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other sedan. The turning driver, a 45-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained chest injuries and a concussion, and was reported in shock. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were damaged at the front and left side. The licensed drivers were male and operating their vehicles legally otherwise. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 29 - On the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a sedan changing lanes struck the left side doors of an SUV traveling north. Both drivers were injured, suffering back and leg injuries. The crash was caused by improper lane usage by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on the Major Deegan Expressway Northbound Exit 11 in the Bronx. A sedan was changing lanes when it struck the left side doors of a northbound SUV. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute a safe lane change. The SUV driver and a passenger were both injured: the passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash, while the driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 20 - A northbound unlicensed sedan driver struck the rear of an SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger suffered a knee and lower leg injury, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed caused the collision late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:22 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A licensed male driver operated a 2019 Ford SUV traveling north, carrying two occupants. A 2019 Mercedes sedan, also northbound, was driven by an unlicensed male driver. The sedan collided with the center back end of the SUV, damaging its center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front passenger, a 32-year-old female, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was not ejected and was conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and unsafe speed were key driver errors leading to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 3 - A 56-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries when an SUV traveling north struck him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The vehicle's right front bumper hit the victim, causing abrasions and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Major Deegan Expressway southbound and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a northbound 2021 BMW SUV. The vehicle's right front bumper impacted the pedestrian, causing abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The driver, a licensed male from Florida, was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal and notes unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 20 - Two SUVs collided on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 8:15 AM. Both drivers were making left turns when the impact occurred. A 58-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and minor burns, experiencing shock at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Major Deegan Expressway southbound near E 233rd Street in the Bronx. Two SUVs, both traveling south, were making left turns when they collided. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The male driver, age 58, was injured with neck trauma and minor burns and was in shock but was not ejected from his vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim errors. Vehicle damage was noted on the rear SUV. The collision highlights risks during left-turn maneuvers on busy expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 30 - Two sedans collided at night on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered a head injury. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. Danger lingered in the dark.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 22:03 on Henry Hudson Parkway. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The first sedan was making a left turn; the second was going straight. The impact struck the center back end of the first car and the center front end of the second. A 25-year-old male driver suffered a head injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed. The crash shows the harm caused by driver distraction on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 27 - A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Mosholu Parkway. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and concussion. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. The collision caused serious injury without ejection.

According to the police report, at 5:00 AM on Mosholu Parkway, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling north struck the center back end of a 2020 Honda sedan also traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center front and back ends respectively. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision suggests a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver, as the impact was a rear-end collision. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 23 - A motorcycle struck a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway. The rider, 33, was hurled onto the asphalt, torn and bleeding. Steel and speed carved him open. The crash left a body marked by violence and a road stained by impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear of a slowing SUV on Major Deegan Expressway at 14:03. The rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered severe lacerations across his entire body. The report describes the rider as conscious but bleeding and torn after being thrown onto the roadway. The primary contributing factor cited in the police report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcycle's center front end struck the SUV's center back end, underscoring the violence of the impact. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention on New York City roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

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 25 - A 24-year-old male driver fractured his hip and upper leg when his sedan struck a parked truck on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The collision, caused by driver inattention, damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old male driver of a 2022 Nissan sedan was traveling north when he collided with a parked 2015 Volvo 3-door truck. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the truck’s left rear bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure on the driver’s part to maintain focus. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The driver was not ejected and was operating the vehicle without safety equipment. The parked truck had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 13 - A 23-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his SUV rear-ended a stopped pickup truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash involved defective brakes, causing a violent impact to the front of the SUV and rear of the truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:15 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 23-year-old male driver in a 2004 SUV was injured with back trauma and whiplash. The SUV struck the rear of a stopped 2010 pickup truck traveling southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the truck. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating mechanical failure on the SUV. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle maintenance failures, specifically brake defects, leading to rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Jul 6 - SUV veered on Major Deegan. Metal hit metal. A woman and a four-year-old girl hurt. Both in shock. Both left with pain. No outside cause named. The road stays hard.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda SUV changed lanes southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the left front bumper of another vehicle. The driver suffered a moderate neck injury and was in shock. A 4-year-old girl in the right rear seat, secured in a child restraint, sustained a moderate chest injury and was also in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or crash. The pre-crash action was changing lanes. No victim actions or external factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 29 - Two sedans traveling north on Henry Hudson Parkway collided. The impact injured a 21-year-old male driver, who suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained damage, with the BMW’s right front quarter panel impacted.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling straight ahead northbound on Henry Hudson Parkway when they collided. The BMW sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering back injuries classified as injury severity level 3, but he was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions, but no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision resulted in internal complaints and vehicle damage described as 'other.' The data highlights the risks of multi-vehicle crashes on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 25 - A Jeep SUV lost control on the Major Deegan. Tire failure sent it crashing. Driver and front passenger bruised, conscious, belted. The wreck lay demolished, metal twisted by sudden mechanical betrayal.

According to the police report, a 2002 Jeep SUV traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway suffered a tire failure, listed as 'Tire Failure/Inadequate.' The crash left the vehicle demolished. The driver, a 53-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 54-year-old man, both sustained chest and back contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report cites tire failure as the sole contributing factor. No driver errors or other behaviors are noted. This crash shows how mechanical breakdowns can inflict sudden harm, even when occupants are secured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18