Bronx Streets Bleed—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

A 15-year-old on an e-scooter collided with a motorcycle at Jerome Avenue and East 167th Street. The teen suffered a concussion and facial injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Night fell hard. Metal met flesh. The street stayed indifferent.

A crash on Jerome Avenue at East 167th Street in the Bronx left a 15-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, the collision involved an e-scooter traveling north and a motorcycle making a right turn eastbound. The teen, who was driving the e-scooter, sustained a concussion and facial injuries but remained conscious. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the e-scooter rider. The report does not specify which vehicle disregarded traffic control, but the failure is noted as a key factor in the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Taxi turned left on Gerard Ave. Struck e-scooter head-on. E-scooter rider ejected, suffered head injury. Police cite unsafe speed. Streets failed the vulnerable again.

A taxi making a left turn on Gerard Ave collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The e-scooter rider, a 23-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor in the crash. The taxi driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when vehicles move too fast for city streets. The e-scooter rider was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but driver speed remains the cited cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV flipped on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers, both 29, suffered fractures to the back and shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the vehicle overturned. The street bore the weight of impact and injury.

A station wagon/SUV overturned at 1590 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two passengers, a 29-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, were injured. Both sustained fractures—one to the shoulder, one to the back. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle, a 2022 Tesla SUV, was traveling east and overturned after impact to the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were listed as involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.

Int 1287-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older. The matter title reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for public school students aged 16 or older." Council Member Christopher Marte leads as primary sponsor, joined by Louis, Stevens, Brooks-Powers, Ossé, Restler, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The bill was referred to committee and awaits further action. No safety analysis has been provided.

• File Int 1287-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

A taxi and sedan collided on Grant Avenue. Two people suffered injuries. Police cite failure to yield and tinted windows as factors. Metal struck flesh. The street stayed cold.

A taxi and a sedan crashed at Grant Avenue and East 166th Street in the Bronx. Two occupants, including a driver and a passenger, were injured. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Tinted Windows' contributed to the collision. The crash left one passenger with neck pain and another driver with facial injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-05-27

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-05-27

An SUV turned left on Clay Avenue and hit a westbound motorcycle. The crash left two people hurt. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction. The street saw blood and bruises. Metal and flesh met at the center of the road.

A collision occurred at E 167th Street and Clay Avenue in the Bronx when an SUV making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight. According to the police report, two people were injured: a 23-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered bleeding to his lower leg and a 36-year-old female passenger sustained chest bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The SUV’s front end hit the motorcycle head-on. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-scooter on River Avenue. The e-scooter rider suffered a leg injury. Metal met flesh. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect the vulnerable. The crash left another mark on the Bronx.

A crash on River Avenue at East 161st Street in the Bronx involved a sedan and an e-scooter. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The 26-year-old e-scooter rider was injured, sustaining abrasions and a lower leg injury. The sedan driver was not reported injured. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The sedan’s point of impact was the left front bumper, matching the e-scooter’s damage. No driver errors were cited in the report. The e-scooter rider was unlicensed, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A woman riding home on her e-bike was attacked late at night. She suffered grave brain injuries. The assailant stole her bike, fled, and dumped it in the river. The path had no lights, no cameras. She was left defenseless.

Gothamist reported on May 24, 2025, that Diana Agudela, a 44-year-old e-bike commuter, was brutally beaten on Randall's Island on May 16. The suspect, Miguel Jiraud, was arraigned on attempted murder and assault charges. Prosecutors said Jiraud, on parole and wearing a GPS anklet, attacked Agudela after 11:30 p.m., stole her e-bike, and discarded it in the East River. Agudela is not expected to survive, having undergone multiple brain surgeries. The article quotes Agudela’s daughter: “We need more protection, we need more lights.” The path where the attack occurred lacked lighting and surveillance. The incident highlights gaps in infrastructure and safety for vulnerable road users.

• E-Bike Commuter Beaten On Randall's Island, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-24

A taxi and a sedan crashed on Grand Concourse. One driver suffered a head injury. A child rode in the back. Slippery pavement and vehicle actions played a role. Metal struck metal. The street bore the mark of impact.

A taxi and a sedan collided on Grand Concourse at East 169th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved two drivers and several passengers, including a two-year-old child. One driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred. The sedan struck the taxi's rear, damaging the center front of the sedan and the center back of the taxi. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not cite helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a woman crossing River Ave with the signal. She suffered a hip injury. The driver turned left. Police list no clear cause. The street stayed open. The system failed her.

A 57-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing River Ave at E 161 St in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a hip injury. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn when it hit her. The report lists no specific driver error or contributing factor. The driver and a passenger were unhurt. The impact left the pedestrian bruised and injured, exposing the danger faced by those on foot even when following the rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Tow truck struck van at Walton Avenue and East 167th. One driver suffered arm fracture. Passengers hurt. Police list no cause. Streets stay dangerous. Metal and bone break in the Bronx night.

A tow truck and a van collided at Walton Avenue and East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver suffered a fractured arm and several passengers were injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The crash involved a Ford tow truck and a Chevrolet van, both traveling straight. The impact left metal twisted and people hurt. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A driver lost consciousness on Grand Concourse. His SUV struck a parked car. He was trapped and injured. Others escaped harm. The street bore the impact.

A crash on Grand Concourse at East 166th Street in the Bronx left one driver injured and trapped after his SUV struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The 39-year-old male driver was found unconscious and trapped, while three others were not injured. No other driver errors were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 20-year-old e-bike rider on Grand Concourse. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention and confusion as causes.

A sedan collided with a 20-year-old e-bike rider at Grand Concourse and East 161st Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was injured in the leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The sedan struck the right side of the e-bike. The cyclist was unlicensed. The report highlights driver inattention as a key factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW sedan struck a 61-year-old woman crossing E 174 St with the signal. She suffered leg injuries. The crash left her in shock. The car’s front end took the hit. Another occupant was listed as injured.

A BMW sedan traveling west on E 174 St struck a 61-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the car’s center front end hit the pedestrian, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was left in shock. Another occupant in the vehicle was also listed as injured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash details show the vehicle was making a U-turn at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11

A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.

• Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-10