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

May 2 - A 21-year-old bicyclist suffered a concussion and facial injuries when a distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck him head-on. The crash occurred early morning on East 207 Street, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash involved a 2016 Nissan SUV making a left turn westbound on East 207 Street and a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, sustained facial injuries and a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The SUV driver failed to yield while turning left, directly causing the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in NYC.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A pedestrian crossing Bainbridge Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound pickup truck making a left turn. The truck driver failed to keep right. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a pedestrian crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian, a female, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions. The report cites 'Failure to Keep Right' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota pickup truck. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A 54-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back contusions after a collision on East Gun Hill Road. The impact struck the bike’s left side doors and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 14:30 on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx involving a bicyclist and an unspecified vehicle traveling southeast. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered back injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the other vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists an unspecified contributing factor but does not identify driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The crash involved a single bicyclist occupant and an empty other vehicle. No further details on driver actions or violations were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - Two sedans collided on East Gun Hill Road in the afternoon. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:25 on East Gun Hill Road involving two sedans. One driver, a 64-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the collision. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed, and no additional contributing factors were cited. The report focuses on driver error related to lane usage, with no mention of victim fault or behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A moped driver without a license struck a pedestrian crossing West Fordham Road outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and shock. The driver was ejected and injured in the crash. Impact occurred at the moped’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a male moped driver, unlicensed in New York, was traveling north on West Fordham Road at 11:38 AM when his vehicle's left front bumper struck a male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was in shock. The driver, aged 29, was ejected from the moped and suffered an upper arm injury. The report lists no specific contributing factors but highlights the driver’s unlicensed status and the point of impact as the left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but no contributing factor was assigned to the pedestrian. The crash caused injury severity level 3 for both individuals, underscoring the dangers posed by unlicensed vehicle operation and the vulnerability of pedestrians outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - A new state bill would let New York City street sweepers use cameras to catch cars blocking cleaning routes. Repeat offenders rack up most tickets. Lawmakers say dirty streets and blocked drains endanger everyone. The law would sunset in 2029.

Assembly Bill (unnumbered) was introduced by Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on April 25, 2024. The bill is pending in the state legislature. It would allow New York City to mount enforcement cameras on street sweepers to ticket cars parked illegally during street cleaning hours. The bill summary states it 'fulfills the Sanitation Department's longstanding ask for help getting vehicles out of the way of road-cleaning operations.' Cunningham, who sponsors the bill, said, 'Dirty streets are totally unacceptable.' Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch supports the change, noting that state law must allow automated ticketing. Uptown Manhattan State Senator Robert Jackson introduced a similar Senate bill. The law would phase in after a year and expire by mid-2029, giving officials time to assess its impact. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• Street Sweepers Could Nab Illegal Parking Under State Bill, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-25

Apr 19 - A moped rider was crushed at the hip after a high-speed collision on Grand Avenue. The unlicensed KIA driver struck the moped front-first, damaging a parked SUV. The rider was ejected but remained conscious, highlighting reckless driving dangers.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Grand Avenue involving a moped, a parked SUV, and a KIA sedan. The moped, carrying two occupants, was traveling east when it was struck front-first by the KIA, which was traveling west at unsafe speed. The 36-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered crush injuries to the hip but remained conscious. The parked SUV absorbed part of the impact, sustaining damage to its right front bumper. The KIA sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, sustained damage to its center front end. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor and notes the KIA driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors related to the moped rider were reported. The incident underscores the hazards posed by unlicensed driving combined with excessive speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 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

Apr 14 - A southbound SUV and a westbound sedan collided at Webster Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when impact occurred. A front passenger in the SUV suffered a concussion and head injury, restrained by a lap belt. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 18:26. A 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling south struck a 2019 Volkswagen sedan making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The SUV carried four occupants; the front passenger, a 61-year-old female, sustained a concussion and head injury, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The sedan had three occupants. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists the passenger's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The collision's cause remains unclear, but the left turn maneuver by the sedan was a critical moment leading to impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717741 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A moped traveling north on East Kingsbridge Road struck a 9-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk. The child suffered facial abrasions. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injury.

At 19:17, a moped driven by a licensed male operator traveling north on East Kingsbridge Road collided with a 9-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the point of impact was the moped's right front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributing fault to the moped driver. The pedestrian's crossing location was noted as 'Pedestrian Not at Intersection,' but no contributing factors related to the victim were listed. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - Motorcycle crashed into parked SUV on Grand Concourse. Young, unlicensed rider hurt. Slippery pavement and inexperience fueled the impact. No injuries in SUV. Steel and skin met hard Bronx asphalt.

According to the police report, a motorcycle heading south on Grand Concourse struck the right rear quarter panel of a parked SUV at 16:20. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old unlicensed man, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. The SUV’s licensed driver was not injured. The report lists slippery pavement and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash left the motorcycle driver with moderate injuries, underscoring the risks when inexperience and hazardous road conditions collide.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - 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

Apr 9 - Two SUVs slammed together on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. One driver, 54, took a hard hit to the neck. Police blamed driver inattention. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on West Fordham Road near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 5 p.m. The 54-year-old male driver of one SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The impact struck the left front bumper and side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report highlights distraction behind the wheel as a key factor in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 9 - A 72-year-old SUV driver took chest injuries and whiplash when his vehicle struck a northbound bus on Jerome Avenue. Both drivers moved straight. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old man driving a 2022 SUV collided with a northbound bus at 3066 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 9:49 AM. The SUV's right front bumper hit the bus's left front quarter panel. The SUV driver suffered chest trauma and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver, with no clear driver error identified. The bus driver was licensed and also going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV's left rear bumper and the bus's left front quarter panel were damaged. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - An SUV making a left turn struck a parked sedan on East 198 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger in the SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was incoherent after the crash. Unsafe speed and driver distraction contributed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 on East 198 Street near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 2018 SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a parked 2009 sedan. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged at the center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 32-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and was incoherent after the crash. The police report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver of the SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights driver errors involving excessive speed and distraction during a turning maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 7 - A 20-year-old unlicensed moped driver suffered full-body abrasions after a collision caused by an improper turn. The crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, with the driver partially ejected and sustaining serious injuries to the entire body.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 20:12 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The moped, driven by a 20-year-old male with an unlicensed New York driver’s status, was traveling north when it collided with a vehicle making an improper U-turn southbound. The point of impact was the moped’s center front end and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver was partially ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The moped carried two occupants, but only the driver’s injuries are detailed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - A 60-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises and shock after an SUV hit her at an intersection. The driver made a left turn, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road near Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 6:50 p.m. A 60-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2023 Kia SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body and was in shock. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision happened during the driver's left turn, indicating a failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The SUV sustained no damage despite the injury to the pedestrian. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or helmet use as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 1 - A sedan and box truck collided head-on while traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 24-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan, causing shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling north, with the sedan struck on its right front bumper and the box truck impacted at its center front end. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The injured party was a 24-year-old male rear passenger in the sedan who suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had three occupants, and the box truck had one driver. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim or pedestrian behaviors. Driver errors are implied by the collision between two vehicles traveling in the same direction, but no explicit failure to yield or other violations are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - A 55-year-old man was injured crossing West Fordham Road in the Bronx when an eastbound SUV struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was crossing West Fordham Road at an intersection in the Bronx at 14:26 when he was struck by a 2022 Kia SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV had no visible damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27