Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Pelham Bay Park?
Blood on the Parkway: Speed Kills, Silence Lets It Happen
Pelham Bay Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Do Not Lie
One person dead. Eighty-three injured. One left with life-altering wounds. That is the count in Pelham Bay Park over the last year alone. These are not just numbers. They are fathers, mothers, sons, daughters—people who left home and did not return the same.
Crashes come steady as rain. In the last twelve months, there were 95 crashes in this small corner of the Bronx. The deadliest was a 42-year-old, killed behind the wheel on Pelham Parkway this April. The data does not give his name. It only says: apparent death. Lap belt and harness. Ford SUV. Night fell. He did not come home.
Injuries cut across every age. Children, teens, the old. No one is spared. In the last year, two children under 18 were hurt. Twenty-one people aged 45 to 54. The violence is not random. It is relentless.
What Has Been Done—And What Has Not
Local leaders have tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. The city has expanded speed cameras and redesigned intersections. But in Pelham Bay Park, the carnage continues. The numbers do not show a sharp drop. They show a steady drip of blood.
No public statements. No bold new plans. The silence is loud. The law gives power, but power unused is no power at all. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. It is policy. It is choice. The city can lower speeds. The city can harden crossings. The city can flood the streets with cameras that never blink. But only if leaders act.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand action, not words.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
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▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Pelham Bay Park
A 8936Benedetto votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Benedetto votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Benedetto votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-23
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Fernandez votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-23
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bruckner Expressway▸Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
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
A 8936Benedetto votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Benedetto votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-23
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Fernandez votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-23
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bruckner Expressway▸Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
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
S 1078Benedetto votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-23
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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
S 1078Fernandez votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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 2022-05-23
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bruckner Expressway▸Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
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 2022-05-23
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Fernandez votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bruckner Expressway▸Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
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
A 8936Fernandez votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.▸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.
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File A 8936,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
S 1078Fernandez votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bruckner Expressway▸Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
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
S 1078Fernandez votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.▸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.
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File S 1078,
Open States,
Published 2022-05-23
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bruckner Expressway▸Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
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 2022-05-23
Motorcycle Slams SUV on Bruckner Expressway▸Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
Motorcycle hit SUV’s right side on Bruckner Expressway. Rider, 34, suffered fractured leg and foot. Police cite improper lane use. Impact was violent. Rider stayed conscious. System failed to protect.
According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Bruckner Expressway. The 34-year-old male motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors, damaging both vehicles. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No details were given about the SUV driver. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use on city highways.
SUV and Tractor Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
A tractor truck and an SUV collided head-on on the Bruckner Expressway. A 7-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. The SUV’s airbag deployed. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage.
According to the police report, a tractor truck and a station wagon/SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV was carrying a 7-year-old female front passenger who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and whiplash. The airbag deployed to protect her. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted at their center front ends, causing damage to their right front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved multiple vehicles, but the injury was to the young passenger in the SUV.
Sedan and Pickup Truck Collide on Bruckner Expressway▸Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
Two vehicles struck on Bruckner Expressway. A sedan and a pickup truck hit front quarter panels. The sedan’s female driver, 50, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both drivers traveled north. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving a 2019 sedan and a 2013 pickup truck, both traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.
Two SUVs Collide on Orchard Beach Road▸Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
Two SUVs crashed on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. A 12-year-old passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both drivers were making right turns. The impact damaged the front and rear ends of the vehicles. The child was restrained and conscious.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were making right turns at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 12-year-old male passenger in one SUV was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends.
2Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway▸A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle on Bruckner Expressway late at night. Two passengers in the taxi suffered whiplash and leg injuries. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Both injured riders remained conscious and were not ejected.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle also going south. The crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. The taxi's driver contributed to the collision by driving at unsafe speed and following too closely. Two male passengers, ages 20 and 16, seated in the taxi's rear, sustained injuries including whiplash and trauma to the hip, upper leg, knee, lower leg, and foot. Both remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported in use. The point of impact was the taxi's left rear bumper striking the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as the primary driver errors leading to the crash.
Sedan Smashed at Unsafe Speed in Bronx▸A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.
A sedan tore north on Hutchinson River Parkway. It crashed hard. The driver, 35, was knocked unconscious. His body took the brunt. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed listed as the cause.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a sedan was severely injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The car was heading north, traveling straight, when it struck at the center back end and was demolished. The driver suffered internal injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. Police list unsafe speed as the primary contributing factor. Airbags deployed and the driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. Unsafe speed stands out as the key error in this crash.