No More Names for the Death List: Demand Safe Streets Now

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - A Mercedes SUV heading north on Bainbridge Avenue struck a 70-year-old man at East 211th Street. The right front bumper hit him. He suffered head trauma and internal bleeding. He died on the pavement, beneath the streetlights.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bainbridge Avenue and East 211th Street when a northbound Mercedes SUV struck him with its right front bumper. The report states the pedestrian suffered head trauma and internal bleeding, dying at the scene under the streetlights. The vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes SUV, was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no further detail on driver behavior, but the impact location and fatal injuries underscore the lethal force of the collision. The pedestrian was at the intersection when struck. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian action contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by vehicles to people on foot at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 3 - 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

Jun 3 - 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

Jun 2 - An unlicensed female driver struck multiple parked SUVs on East Mosholu Parkway South. The collision caused injuries to the driver, who suffered abrasions and upper leg trauma. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:40 AM on East Mosholu Parkway South. A 24-year-old female driver, unlicensed in New York, was operating a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling eastbound. The report states the driver was going straight ahead when she collided with several parked SUVs, impacting the right front bumper of her vehicle and damaging the left rear quarter panel, center back end, and right side doors of the parked vehicles. The driver sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as abrasions and classified with injury severity level 3. The police report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights driver errors involving unlicensed operation and unsafe speed leading to a multi-vehicle collision with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 30 - Two sport utility vehicles collided on Perry Avenue at 11:40 a.m. A 24-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and left rear quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, at 11:40 a.m. on Perry Avenue, two sport utility vehicles collided. One vehicle, a 2017 Honda SUV traveling north, was parked before the crash. The other, a 2003 Lexus SUV registered in Virginia, was involved in the collision. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the Honda and the left rear quarter panel of the Lexus. The 24-year-old female driver of the Honda SUV sustained injuries to her knee and lower leg, described as contusions and bruises. She was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in moderate injury to the Honda driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - A moped cut right on University Avenue. An SUV turned. A girl, fifteen, flew from the back seat. She struck the pavement, motionless. No helmet. The street claimed her before the day could finish.

According to the police report, a moped attempted to pass on the right at University Avenue and West 192nd Street as a Honda SUV made a right turn. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The moped's male driver was unlicensed. The collision ejected a fifteen-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger on the moped. She was not wearing a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'The girl on the back flew off. No helmet. Fifteen years old. She hit the pavement and lay still.' The impact killed her. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper passing and unlicensed operation, as documented by the responding officers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - A sedan traveling north struck the right side doors of another vehicle going west on East Gun Hill Road. The sedan’s driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2022 Toyota sedan was traveling north on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 16:09 when it collided with another vehicle traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan’s sole occupant and driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the collision. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling north on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue near East 183 Street in the Bronx at 12:30 PM. A 2016 Ford sedan, traveling south, was making a U-turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists the contributing factors as driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded by the sedan driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver held a valid New Jersey license. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to maintain attention and ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - A 17-year-old female pedestrian suffered head injuries after a sedan struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The vehicle impacted center front with no reported damage. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead struck a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing the street off an intersection on East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which reportedly had no damage. The report lists the pedestrian's crossing location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and notes unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The collision caused injury severity level 3 to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users outside designated crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - A northbound SUV entering a parked position collided with a northbound sedan, impacting its left side doors. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers in vehicle maneuvers and positioning on Bronx streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:20 in the Bronx near 3320 Reservoir Oval East. A 2014 Nissan SUV traveling north was entering a parked position when it struck the left side doors of a northbound 2022 Toyota sedan. The sedan had one occupant, a 42-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report notes the point of impact on the sedan as the left side doors and on the SUV as the right front quarter panel. Driver errors include the SUV driver’s maneuver of entering a parked position while the sedan was traveling straight ahead. No contributing factors were specified for the passenger’s injury. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle positioning and turning movements in traffic, with the SUV’s entry into parking space causing the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 15 - Two sedans slammed together on Major Deegan. A 23-year-old man took the hit, neck wrenched, whiplash sharp. Police blamed following too closely. Metal crumpled. Night on the expressway turned violent.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 21:23. A 23-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a key contributing factor. The Hyundai sedan struck the rear of a Honda sedan, which then hit a Mercedes. All drivers were licensed and heading south. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 16-year-old e-bike rider traveling straight on Webster Avenue. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and whiplash. The sedan driver was using a hand-held cell phone at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Webster Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with an e-bike traveling north straight ahead. The e-bike rider, a 16-year-old male, sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was the sole occupant and was licensed in New York. The report cites the sedan driver's use of a hand-held cell phone as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper striking the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 13 - A 37-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a northbound sedan making a left turn struck her in a marked crosswalk. The impact fractured and dislocated her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk on Steuben Avenue near East 208 Street in the Bronx at 5:10 PM. The driver of a 2022 Tesla sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but failed to yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk, causing the collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - Two SUVs slammed together on Aqueduct Avenue. A front-seat passenger took the hit—abdomen, pelvis, whiplash. Police blamed driver errors. Night fell hard in the Bronx.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Aqueduct Avenue near West 190 Street in the Bronx at 9:30 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight when they crashed. The Jeep struck with its center front end; the Kia was hit on the right front quarter panel. Police listed 'Other Vehicular' factors for both vehicles, pointing to driver errors or vehicle-related issues as causes. A 39-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the Kia suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not assign fault to the passenger or cite any passenger actions as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - A sedan making an improper U-turn struck a southbound motorcycle on University Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, helmeted and conscious, suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:57 on University Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was making an improper U-turn when it collided head-on with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained serious injuries including a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver's error in executing the U-turn. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - DOT floats fixes for Tremont Avenue’s crawling buses. Speeds lag under 5 mph. Riders stew in delays. Council Member Feliz now backs bus lanes. Community leaders push for bold moves. DOT promises a plan, but trust runs thin after past failures.

On May 6, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) considered improvements for the Bronx’s Tremont Avenue bus corridor. The matter, discussed with Bronx Community Boards 5 and 6, is titled: “City Considers Fixes for Another Ridiculously Slow Cross-Bronx Bus.” Council Member Oswald Feliz, who once opposed a Fordham Road bus lane, now supports dedicated lanes on Tremont. Council Member Pierina Sanchez also represents the area. Residents and riders call the Bx36 the slowest bus in the Bronx, citing delays and crowding. DOT data shows no speed gains since 2022. The corridor’s narrow lanes and parking worsen congestion and danger. Community leaders urge a busway or bus/truck-only stretch. DOT plans traffic analysis through summer 2024, with a proposal due later. The agency claims its top priority is “fast, reliable, and on-time” bus service, but skepticism remains after past inaction.

• City Considers Fixes for Another Ridiculously Slow Cross-Bronx Bus, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-06