About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 15
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 9
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 112
▸ Contusion/Bruise 128
▸ Abrasion 97
▸ Pain/Nausea 30
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in AD 77
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 7 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Kia Suburban (KNM2347) – 191 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Toyota Suburban (LHW6496) – 150 times • 4 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Night on W. Tremont, a bike and a door: one man down
AD 77: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025
Just before 10 PM on Sep 26, a driver in an SUV pulled from parking on West Tremont Avenue and hit a 33‑year‑old man on a bike. He went to the ground with severe cuts. NYC Open Data.
In the past month, he joined a ledger that keeps growing. Since 2022, Assembly District 77 has recorded 15 people killed and 2,656 injured, with 30 listed as serious injuries. NYC Open Data.
This Month
- Aug 23 at Grand Concourse and E 161 St: a driver hit a man on a bike at night. He survived with heavy bleeding. NYC Open Data.
- Aug 6 at W 174 St and Macombs Rd: a driver killed a 44‑year‑old woman and fled. “Police said they’re looking for the driver,” reported Gothamist. The crash record lists driver inattention. NYC Open Data.
Nights are deadly here
Deaths stack up after midnight. The hours around 12–2 AM hold the heaviest toll, with eight deaths across late‑night and early‑morning hours, and more again around the evening commute. NYC Open Data.
The worst corridors are well known: the Major Deegan Expressway, the Cross Bronx Expressway, Jerome Avenue, and Webster Avenue. They carry most of the pain. NYC Open Data.
What the crash records say
When causes are listed, police often record driver inattention, unsafe speed, and failure to yield in this district. Each one is a choice with a body behind it. NYC Open Data.
At W 174 St and Macombs Rd, the fatal on Aug 6 is logged with driver inattention. The driver left her there and kept going. “Police said they’re looking for the driver.” Gothamist.
Fix the corners. Slow the turns. Tame the nights.
The map points to simple work: daylight the intersections, add leading pedestrian intervals, harden turns on Jerome and Webster, and calm speeds at night where deaths spike. Target truck routing and enforcement at the Deegan and Cross Bronx ramps. These are standard tools. The record calls for them. NYC Open Data.
The levers Albany and City Hall already have
Citywide steps can backstop local fixes. Albany extended the city’s school‑zone speed camera law this year; Assembly Member Landon Dais voted yes on S 8344. Open States.
The next move is clear: pass the bill to curb repeat speeders with speed limiters, and set lower default speeds where people walk. Both are laid out here with sources and bill numbers. /take_action/.
One man went down on West Tremont. A woman died on W 174 St. The list is long. The tools exist. Use them.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845857; 4837121; 4833327; Period statistics for Assembly District 77 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
- Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
Fix the Problem
Assembly Member Landon Dais
District 77
Other Representatives
Council Member Althea V. Stevens
District 16
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
▸ Other Geographies
AD 77 Assembly District 77 sits in Bronx, Precinct 44, District 16, SD 29.
It contains Concourse-Concourse Village, Highbridge, Mount Eden-Claremont (West), Claremont Park, University Heights (South)-Morris Heights, Bronx CB5, Bronx CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 77
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SUV driver pulls out, injures Bronx cyclist▸Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx and hit a 33-year-old cyclist. He suffered severe lacerations but stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2015 Toyota SUV pulled from a parking space into the eastbound lane on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx. A 33-year-old man on a bike was traveling east. The driver moved into his path and hit him. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations, was ejected, and stayed conscious. Damage records note the SUV’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver." The report lists the SUV as starting from parking and the bicyclist going straight ahead.
23
Cyclist Hurt Striking Parked Van▸Aug 23 - Northbound cyclist on Grand Concourse hit a parked van at E 161 St. Shoulder torn. Blood on the street. Police cite defective pavement. The van sat still. The rider took the blow.
A northbound bicyclist on Grand Concourse at East 161 Street collided with a parked van. The cyclist suffered an upper‑arm injury and severe bleeding; the van’s occupant was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, “Pavement Defective” was the contributing factor for both parties. The van was parked; the bike’s front end struck the van’s left rear. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction were recorded in the data. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist had no safety equipment listed.
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
17S 8344
Dais votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jerome Avenue▸May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.
A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave▸Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.
Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx and hit a 33-year-old cyclist. He suffered severe lacerations but stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a 2015 Toyota SUV pulled from a parking space into the eastbound lane on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx. A 33-year-old man on a bike was traveling east. The driver moved into his path and hit him. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations, was ejected, and stayed conscious. Damage records note the SUV’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver." The report lists the SUV as starting from parking and the bicyclist going straight ahead.
23
Cyclist Hurt Striking Parked Van▸Aug 23 - Northbound cyclist on Grand Concourse hit a parked van at E 161 St. Shoulder torn. Blood on the street. Police cite defective pavement. The van sat still. The rider took the blow.
A northbound bicyclist on Grand Concourse at East 161 Street collided with a parked van. The cyclist suffered an upper‑arm injury and severe bleeding; the van’s occupant was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, “Pavement Defective” was the contributing factor for both parties. The van was parked; the bike’s front end struck the van’s left rear. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction were recorded in the data. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist had no safety equipment listed.
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
17S 8344
Dais votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jerome Avenue▸May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.
A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave▸Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.
Aug 23 - Northbound cyclist on Grand Concourse hit a parked van at E 161 St. Shoulder torn. Blood on the street. Police cite defective pavement. The van sat still. The rider took the blow.
A northbound bicyclist on Grand Concourse at East 161 Street collided with a parked van. The cyclist suffered an upper‑arm injury and severe bleeding; the van’s occupant was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, “Pavement Defective” was the contributing factor for both parties. The van was parked; the bike’s front end struck the van’s left rear. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction were recorded in the data. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist had no safety equipment listed.
6
Distracted Driver Kills Pedestrian on Macombs Road▸Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
17S 8344
Dais votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jerome Avenue▸May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.
A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave▸Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.
Aug 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.
28
SUV Driver Crashes Into Parked Garbage Truck▸Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
17S 8344
Dais votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jerome Avenue▸May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.
A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave▸Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.
Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.
The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.
17S 8344
Dais votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.▸Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 8344,
Open States,
Published 2025-06-17
18
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jerome Avenue▸May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.
A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave▸Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.
Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Jerome Avenue▸May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.
A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.
3
Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave▸Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.
May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.
A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.
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Audi SUV Driver Injured by Distraction on Jerome Ave▸Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.
Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.
According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.