Bronx Streets Run Red—How Many More Will Die Before City Acts?

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

A 39-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV collided with a sedan improperly turning on East 163 Street in the Bronx. The crash caused right side damage to the SUV, leaving the sedan undamaged.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:07 on East 163 Street in the Bronx. A 39-year-old male SUV driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan driver who was starting from parking. The SUV, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck the sedan on its right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors of the SUV. The sedan sustained no damage. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 15-year-old girl suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, hit her center front end. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sheridan Boulevard and East 172 Street at 17:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The victim suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the collision occurred despite the pedestrian crossing lawfully with the signal. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident highlights a failure in vehicle operation or awareness at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Council and mayor strike deal to rein in last-mile warehouses. Delivery vans choke streets. Residents breathe fumes. Councilmember Alexa Avilés and others demand rules. New permits, pollution checks, and safety reviews loom. City promises action. Advocates vow to watch.

On May 30, 2024, the New York City Council and Mayor Adams' administration agreed to pursue regulation of last-mile delivery warehouses. The deal emerged during negotiations over the 'City of Yes for Economic Opportunity' zoning plan, which the Council approved. The matter summary notes, 'the administration has pledged to support future legislation to cut pollution from these warehouses and propose rules to restrict new facilities.' Councilmember Alexa Avilés (District 38) and 28 colleagues sent a letter demanding stricter oversight. Avilés and advocates want special permits and environmental reviews to protect neighborhoods from traffic, pollution, and safety hazards. Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer promised a bill empowering the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate warehouse vehicle emissions. Councilmember Rafael Salamanca Jr. stressed the Council’s leverage: 'It gets to a point where you have to use your power of voting to get the attention of the city.' The City Planning Commission and Council must vote again before rules take effect. Advocates and councilmembers will monitor the administration’s follow-through.

• NYC's 'last-mile' delivery warehouses face a potential reckoning with regulation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-05-30

Two SUVs converged on a Bronx crosswalk. A 31-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was crushed. Distracted drivers did not see her. The light changed. She died there, her body broken on Washington Avenue.

A 31-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Washington Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when two station wagons/SUVs struck her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The report states both drivers were distracted, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim as being 'crushed by two SUVs' and confirms she 'died there, her body broken.' The police report explicitly notes that the pedestrian was 'crossing with the signal,' placing her in the right of way. The deadly outcome was directly linked to driver distraction, with no contributing factors assigned to the victim's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728165 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

A 25-year-old female passenger suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a collision between an SUV and a sedan on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at night, with unsafe speed cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:15 PM on Prospect Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan was making a left turn northbound when it collided with a southbound 2024 Toyota SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The injured party was a 25-year-old female occupant seated as the left rear passenger in one of the vehicles. She was conscious but suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver error related to speed and vehicle maneuvering on a busy Bronx street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 20-year-old man suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact occurred at night on a Bronx avenue, highlighting driver failure to yield at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:05 on Fulton Avenue in the Bronx. A BMW SUV was making a left turn when its left front bumper struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian. The critical driver error was the failure to yield while making a left turn, a maneuver requiring heightened caution to avoid vulnerable road users. This collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles at intersections, especially when drivers do not yield to pedestrians legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A Ford sedan sat parked on Southern Boulevard. Impact caved its right front bumper. Inside, a driver took a blow to the chest. His passenger’s shoulder pinned. Both conscious. Both belted. Metal pressed flesh. The street swallowed their calm.

At 1490 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, a parked Ford sedan suffered severe damage to its right front bumper, according to the police report. Two occupants were inside: a 57-year-old male driver and a 50-year-old female passenger. Both were wearing seat belts and remained conscious after the crash. The police report states the driver sustained chest injuries while the passenger was trapped by her shoulder, both suffering crush injuries. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the incident, with the impact focused on the right front bumper. The report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors or external causes. No mention is made of victim behavior as a contributing factor. The event underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when parked, as metal and force converge without warning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A 37-year-old female passenger on an e-scooter suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Bronx crash. The SUV involved showed no damage or impact. The incident highlights risks to vulnerable riders amid unclear driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 169 Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx at 16:37. A 37-year-old female passenger on an e-scooter was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter, traveling east with two occupants, had damage to its center front end and left front bumper. The SUV, traveling north and going straight ahead, showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured passenger but does not cite explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The data reveals a collision between a vulnerable e-scooter passenger and an SUV with no visible damage, underscoring the systemic dangers faced by micromobility users in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

A northbound sedan struck on its right side by a northwest-bound SUV making a right turn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 24-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue around 11:00 a.m. A 2021 sedan traveling north was hit on its right front bumper by a 2021 SUV making a right turn northwest. The impact damaged the sedan’s right side doors and the SUV’s center front end. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 24-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Police identified 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Council moves to hike fines for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. First offense: $375–$750. Repeat: $750–$1,500. Law aims at reckless riders who menace city streets and endanger lives.

Bill Int 0856-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced April 18, 2024, it seeks to amend city code to raise fines for unlawful ATV and dirt bike use. The bill states: 'The first offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 375 dollars and up to 750 dollars. Any subsequent offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 750 dollars and up to 1500 dollars.' Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa leads as primary sponsor, joined by Salamanca Jr., Gennaro, Brannan, Louis, Ung, Restler, and Farías. The bill was referred to committee the same day. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0856-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Council pushes for borough-based DOT teams. Staff must answer traffic requests fast. Response tied to need. Three-month deadline. Action targets slow fixes. Vulnerable road users wait less.

Int 0853-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on April 18, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating borough-based traffic request response teams,' requires the Department of Transportation to assign staff to each borough, matching staff numbers to request volume. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary sponsor), Amanda Farías, and Rafael Salamanca, Jr. back the measure. The teams must respond to traffic requests within three months. The bill aims to cut delays that leave dangerous conditions unaddressed, giving vulnerable road users a better shot at safer streets.

• File Int 0853-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Council targets hidden plates. Bill makes it a crime to park, stop, or drive with covered tags. Fines reach $1,000. Jail time possible. Committee weighs action. Streets demand accountability.

Int 0766-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on April 11, 2024. The bill reads: “prohibiting the parking, standing, stopping, or operation of a motor vehicle with obscured or defaced license plates.” Council Member Oswald Feliz leads, joined by Holden, Bottcher, Gennaro, Marte, Restler, Ung, and Paladino. The bill sets fines up to $1,000 and possible jail for violators. Each offense is a misdemeanor. The council aims to strip cover for reckless drivers, making it harder to dodge tickets and accountability. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear: end the shield for lawless driving.

• File Int 0766-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11