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 12
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 17
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 82
▸ Contusion/Bruise 81
▸ Abrasion 86
▸ Pain/Nausea 23
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 78
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 6 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 Nissan Spor (V39VBY) – 134 times • 4 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Ford Pickup (KZH9470) – 134 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (KZF9054) – 117 times • 2 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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AD 78’s Deadly Roads, Unfinished Work
AD 78: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 23, 2025
Death on familiar corners
A 65‑year‑old man was killed in the crosswalk at West Kingsbridge and University. The open data says a Ford van was turning right. The record lists “Failure to Yield Right‑of‑Way” and “Crossing With Signal.” One man walked. One van turned. He died.
On the Major Deegan near Fordham Road, a Mercedes hit a disabled car. The driver ran. Police said they were “looking for a man who ran away after crashing his car” and the victim was later pronounced dead at St. Barnabas Gothamist. ABC7 reported the “driver of the Mercedes Benz sedan got out of the vehicle and fled the scene on foot” ABC7.
On the Bronx River Parkway, CBS said a Mercedes “struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries” CBS New York.
Pedestrians here have been hit most by sedans and SUVs. Current district data shows sedans injured 126 pedestrians (1 death), SUVs injured 113 (1 death). Trucks and buses added more harm, and vans killed too NYC Open Data.
Where it keeps happening
Hotspots line the map: Bronx River Parkway, East Fordham Road, Grand Concourse. University Avenue shows two deaths. Injuries stack up on Fordham Road. Afternoons cut deep: injuries surge from 2 p.m. through the rush, with spikes at 3–6 p.m. Night brings more blood around 10–11 p.m. The most common listed causes in this district’s severe cases are “other,” then vulnerable road user error. Failure to yield still shows up. Unsafe speed is there too.
What Alvarez did — and didn’t
Assembly Member George Alvarez voted yes to expand school speed cameras, multiple times (S 5677, S 7678) and missed a committee vote on a school speed‑zone fix (S 8344) but it passed. He co‑sponsored A 1077 (complete streets) and A 2299 to force speed limiters on repeat offenders.
He also voted yes on S 7785 and S 6815, bills that weaken or carve out bus‑lane rules. That choice slows buses and exposes people on foot when drivers crowd the curb.
What fixes now
- Daylight and LPIs on University Ave, Fordham Road, and Grand Concourse; hardened turns for vans and SUVs.
- Night and rush‑hour enforcement where injuries spike.
- Truck routing and speed management on Bronx River Parkway approaches.
Citywide, the path is plain: lower the default speed limit and mandate speed limiters for repeat speeders. Alvarez has backed the second. He should press the first.
Take one step today. Tell your officials to act. Start here: take action. The road won’t wait.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Driver On Deegan, Gothamist, Published 2025-03-24
- Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22
- Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-23
Fix the Problem
District 78
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Other Representatives
District 15
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
District 31
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 78 Assembly District 78 sits in Bronx, Precinct 48, District 15, SD 31.
It contains Belmont, University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bedford Park, Bronx Park, Bronx CB6, Bronx CB7, Bronx CB27.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 78
15
SUV hits moped on Pelham Parkway▸Aug 15 - A driver in an SUV struck a moped on Pelham Parkway near East Fordham. The 30‑year‑old moped rider suffered severe lacerations and shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage.
A collision on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx left a 30‑year‑old male moped rider injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight northeast when the crash occurred. The driver of an SUV recorded no damage; the moped showed center‑front and left‑front quarter panel damage. The rider suffered severe lacerations and upper‑arm/shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The crash file lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The moped driver was unlicensed, as noted in vehicle records. No other driver errors are coded in the report.
9
Truck Overturns, Asphalt Floods Bronx Road▸Jul 9 - A truck flipped in the Bronx. Liquid asphalt gushed onto the street. The road turned slick, danger rising for all who pass.
CBS New York reported on July 9, 2025, that a truck overturned in the Bronx, spilling liquid asphalt across the road. The article states, "Liquid asphalt poured onto a road in the Bronx after a truck overturned Wednesday." No injuries were reported, but the incident left the street hazardous. The cause of the overturn was not detailed. The crash highlights the risks posed by large vehicles and hazardous cargo on city streets. Cleanup and traffic disruption followed, raising questions about truck safety and route planning in dense urban areas.
-
Truck Overturns, Asphalt Floods Bronx Road,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-09
28
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees▸Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.
CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.
-
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Alvarez misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
29
Van Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 29 - A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.
28
Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Slams SUV at Speed▸Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.
5
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied▸Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
Aug 15 - A driver in an SUV struck a moped on Pelham Parkway near East Fordham. The 30‑year‑old moped rider suffered severe lacerations and shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage.
A collision on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx left a 30‑year‑old male moped rider injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight northeast when the crash occurred. The driver of an SUV recorded no damage; the moped showed center‑front and left‑front quarter panel damage. The rider suffered severe lacerations and upper‑arm/shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The crash file lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The moped driver was unlicensed, as noted in vehicle records. No other driver errors are coded in the report.
9
Truck Overturns, Asphalt Floods Bronx Road▸Jul 9 - A truck flipped in the Bronx. Liquid asphalt gushed onto the street. The road turned slick, danger rising for all who pass.
CBS New York reported on July 9, 2025, that a truck overturned in the Bronx, spilling liquid asphalt across the road. The article states, "Liquid asphalt poured onto a road in the Bronx after a truck overturned Wednesday." No injuries were reported, but the incident left the street hazardous. The cause of the overturn was not detailed. The crash highlights the risks posed by large vehicles and hazardous cargo on city streets. Cleanup and traffic disruption followed, raising questions about truck safety and route planning in dense urban areas.
-
Truck Overturns, Asphalt Floods Bronx Road,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-07-09
28
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees▸Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.
CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.
-
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Alvarez misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
29
Van Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 29 - A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.
28
Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Slams SUV at Speed▸Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.
5
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied▸Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
Jul 9 - A truck flipped in the Bronx. Liquid asphalt gushed onto the street. The road turned slick, danger rising for all who pass.
CBS New York reported on July 9, 2025, that a truck overturned in the Bronx, spilling liquid asphalt across the road. The article states, "Liquid asphalt poured onto a road in the Bronx after a truck overturned Wednesday." No injuries were reported, but the incident left the street hazardous. The cause of the overturn was not detailed. The crash highlights the risks posed by large vehicles and hazardous cargo on city streets. Cleanup and traffic disruption followed, raising questions about truck safety and route planning in dense urban areas.
- Truck Overturns, Asphalt Floods Bronx Road, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-09
28
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees▸Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.
CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.
-
Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Alvarez misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
29
Van Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 29 - A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.
28
Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Slams SUV at Speed▸Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.
5
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied▸Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.
CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.
- Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28
17S 8344
Alvarez misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.▸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
29
Van Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 29 - A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.
28
Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Slams SUV at Speed▸Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.
5
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied▸Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
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
29
Van Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸Mar 29 - A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Slams SUV at Speed▸Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied▸Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
Mar 29 - A Ford van turned right onto University Avenue. Its bumper struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement, body broken. The van showed no damage. The street swallowed another life.
According to the police report, a Ford van made a right turn at University Avenue and West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The van's right front bumper struck a 65-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The report states the man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The van sustained no damage. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The victim's action—'Crossing With Signal'—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's failure to yield. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to respect pedestrian priority at intersections.
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Unlicensed Teen Moped Rider Slams SUV at Speed▸Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.
5
Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied▸Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.
According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.
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Sedan Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied▸Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
Feb 5 - A sedan turned left on Bainbridge. A man on a bike rode straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless, face to pavement. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, torn open, the night closing around him.
According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn at Bainbridge Avenue and East Mosholu Parkway South in the Bronx struck a northbound cyclist who was traveling straight. The report states the driver was inattentive or distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered severe facial lacerations. He remained conscious at the scene. The narrative describes the impact: 'Metal struck flesh. He flew, helmetless. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled.' The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns across the paths of vulnerable road users.
16A 2299
Alvarez co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.▸Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 2299,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-16
Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.
Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16