No More Death by Delay: Demand Safe Streets Now

A Toyota sedan struck a baby boy on Grand Concourse. His hip shattered. He lay broken and incoherent in the street. The night was silent. The dark pressed in. No driver error listed. The child suffered. The city watched.

A Toyota sedan hit a baby boy near Grand Concourse and East 183rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child’s hip was crushed. He lay in the street, incoherent, with severe injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The boy, a pedestrian, suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. No information is given about the driver’s actions or the circumstances leading up to the crash. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The facts remain stark: a child was struck and gravely hurt by a car in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637236, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.

Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.

• Hunger Strike Day 2: Gov. Hochul is ‘Sympathetic,’ But Won’t Pressure Heastie on Sammy’s Law, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-07

A car hit a man head-on at West Fordham Road and Loring Place North. His head split. Blood pooled by the curb. He tried to speak but could not. The driver was new. The night stayed silent.

A 41-year-old pedestrian was struck head-on by a vehicle at West Fordham Road and Loring Place North in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'The driver was new behind the wheel.' The man suffered severe head lacerations and was left incoherent at the scene. The only contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inexperience.' The impact was to the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are noted in the data. The crash left the pedestrian gravely injured, with blood pooling by the curb.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634415, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a moped on 3rd Avenue near East 175th. The rider flew off, head bleeding on the street. He lay semiconscious. The car’s front end crumpled. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street bore the cost.

A sedan struck a northbound moped on 3rd Avenue near East 175th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a northbound moped. The 21-year-old unlicensed rider, helmetless, was thrown to the pavement. His head bled onto the street. He lay semiconscious. The car’s front end crumpled.' The moped rider suffered severe head injuries and was ejected. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was unlicensed and not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630997, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two cars slammed head-on. Metal screamed. A young man bled from the face, trapped in the front seat. Both drivers, women, hurt. Alcohol fueled the crash. The SUV rolled south. The sedan stopped. The night stayed cold and loud.

A head-on collision on the Major Deegan Expressway left three people injured. According to the police report, two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—struck each other front-to-front at 2:50 a.m. A 22-year-old male passenger suffered severe bleeding from the face. Both drivers, women, were also hurt. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV continued south after the crash; the sedan did not. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. According to the police report, driver impairment led to this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627829, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Nova bus hit a 62-year-old man on an e-scooter at University Avenue and West Burnside. His head split open. Blood marked the street. The bus rolled on, untouched. The man lay broken. The city’s danger did not blink.

A Nova bus struck a 62-year-old man riding an e-scooter at the corner of University Avenue and West Burnside Avenue. According to the police report, the bus hit the man, leaving him semiconscious with severe head lacerations and blood on the pavement. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the narrative after the collision details. The bus continued on, unmarked. The crash left the vulnerable road user gravely injured, underscoring the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622190, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike struck a woman and a toddler crossing Webster Avenue. Blood ran down their bodies. The rider did not stop. The woman stayed upright, torn and bleeding. The child bled from the head. Both were conscious. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 19-year-old woman and a 2-year-old girl were hit by an e-bike while crossing Webster Avenue near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider struck them and did not stop. The woman suffered severe lacerations to her entire body but remained awake. The child had minor bleeding from the head. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The crash left both victims injured at the intersection, underscoring the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591659, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV turned left too fast on West Burnside Avenue. The bumper hit a 34-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her hip broke. Blood soaked her leg. She stayed awake. The driver had New Jersey plates.

A BMW SUV, registered in New Jersey, made a left turn at West Burnside Avenue and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck a 34-year-old woman who was crossing the street with the signal. According to the police report, 'A BMW SUV turned left too fast. The bumper struck a 34-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her hip broke. Blood soaked her leg. She stayed awake.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The woman suffered a broken hip and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The data shows the driver’s actions—unsafe speed and aggression—directly led to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578843, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Honda sedan hit three men on West 225th Street. One lay bleeding, head split open. Two more fell, legs broken. The car’s bumper crumpled. No crosswalk. No warning. The street swallowed their cries. The driver kept going straight.

Three pedestrians were struck by a 2012 Honda sedan on West 225th Street. According to the police report, a 45-year-old man suffered a severe head injury and lay unconscious, blood pooling beneath him. Two other men, ages 23 and 33, sustained fractures to their legs. The sedan’s left front bumper took the impact. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no crosswalk present. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report. The violence of the crash left three men injured, the street marked by blood and broken bodies.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572697, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford SUV turned right. An e-bike kept straight. The SUV hit the rider. She flew, landed hard. Abdomen crushed. She lay conscious on the asphalt. She died there. The driver failed to yield. The Bronx street stayed silent.

A Ford SUV turned right onto East 188th Street near Park Avenue in the Bronx. An e-bike, ridden by a 67-year-old woman, traveled straight. The SUV struck her. She was ejected, suffered severe abdominal injuries, and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The SUV's driver, a 63-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, but the report lists driver failure to yield as the cause. No other injuries were reported. The crash left a vulnerable road user dead, her life ended by a turn not given.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569876, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorscooter crashed into a turning sedan on Bailey Avenue. A four-year-old boy, riding on a lap, was thrown to the pavement and died from head wounds. Both drivers were unlicensed. Driver inexperience and improper turning led to tragedy.

A deadly crash unfolded on Bailey Avenue near West 193rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a motorscooter slammed into a sedan that was making a left turn. A four-year-old boy, riding on a lap, was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The motorscooter driver, age 24, was also ejected and injured. Both drivers were unlicensed. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' is also cited for those involved. The crash highlights systemic danger when unlicensed drivers and improper maneuvers intersect on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555472, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan crashed hard on East Tremont. The driver’s leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. Distraction behind the wheel. Flesh torn deep. The car’s front end crumpled. Pain followed. The city’s danger never sleeps.

A 2006 Honda sedan crashed near 516 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Distraction behind the wheel' led to the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The sedan’s front end took the brunt of the impact. No other occupants were reported injured. The driver wore a lap belt. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. Systemic danger persists when distraction rules the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549478, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old crossed East 175th. A Toyota hit him. The right front bumper smashed his leg. He stayed awake as doctors took part of it. The car rolled on, unmarked. The street stayed quiet. The wound did not.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck by a westbound Toyota sedan while crossing East 175th Street near Walton Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A 19-year-old crossing the road was struck by a westbound Toyota. The right front bumper crushed his leg. He stayed awake. Doctors took part of it. The car bore no mark.' The crash left the pedestrian with a severe lower leg injury, resulting in amputation. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. The vehicle sustained no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541211, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14