Bronx Park: Seven Dead, 540 Hurt Since 2022

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 2 - A 27-year-old unlicensed female driver crashed her sedan on Bronx Park East. She fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg. The collision damaged the car's front center. The crash stemmed from her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver in a 2010 Mercedes sedan crashed on Bronx Park East in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed in New York at the time of the crash. The vehicle sustained front center damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver’s reaction to an unrelated vehicle led to the collision, highlighting driver error without implicating any victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 16 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway at night. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction played a role in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided on the Bronx River Parkway. The 33-year-old female driver of the northbound vehicle was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers while traveling straight ahead. No occupants were ejected. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not indicate any other injuries or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 19 - A taxi struck an object with its left front. The driver, alone, suffered whiplash and full-body pain. No others hurt. The cab’s bumper took the blow. Police list no driver error.

According to the police report, a 2016 Nissan taxi heading south on Bronx River Parkway hit an object with its left front quarter panel. The 61-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and pain across his body, but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The taxi’s left front bumper was damaged. No other people or vulnerable road users were involved. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - A BMW sedan struck a 42-year-old man on Bronx River Parkway. Aggressive driving and traffic control disregard fueled the crash. The man suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The car hit him head-on in traffic.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on Bronx River Parkway struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists aggressive driving and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s aggressive behavior and failure to obey traffic controls led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Jan 30 - A 62-year-old woman was struck while crossing East Gun Hill Road at an intersection. The driver made a left turn at unsafe speed and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx when a vehicle making a left turn struck her. The 62-year-old woman was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers turning left without yielding to pedestrians crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 23 - A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Southern Boulevard. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The driver was unconscious with complaints of pain. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained side and front damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Southern Boulevard collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, rendering him unconscious and in pain. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 21 - A Mazda hit steel head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, 42, alone, died at the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Only silence and broken metal in the cold January dark.

A 2010 Mazda sedan crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, he was alone and under the influence. The report states, 'No skid marks. No second chance.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other road users were involved or injured. The crash left the driver dead at the scene, his body broken. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact was total and final, with no evidence of evasive action.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Bronx River Parkway. One driver took a blow to the face and whiplash. Unsafe speed and road rage fueled the crash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. No one ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided. One driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and stayed conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The crash damaged the center front of one sedan and the center rear of the other. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor 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 measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 2 - A bus hit a taxi’s rear as both turned right in the Bronx. A 22-year-old woman in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. The street became a crash site in seconds.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bus collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx while both vehicles made right turns. The bus struck the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. A 22-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and her injuries were moderate.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - Two sedans collided on the Bronx River Parkway. The rear driver fell asleep, striking the car ahead. The driver who fell asleep suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact was center front to center back.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Bronx River Parkway collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle with center front to center back impact. The driver of the rear sedan, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the driver who caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed. There is no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - Two SUVs crashed on Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers followed too close. An 11-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and strapped in. Metal bent. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided when both drivers followed too closely. The crash struck the center front end of one SUV and the center back end of the other. An 11-year-old girl riding in the left rear seat was injured. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19