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

A 45-year-old male driver lost consciousness behind the wheel. His SUV struck two parked vehicles on West Kingsbridge Road. The driver was injured and unconscious at the scene. Damage hit the right front and left side of the parked cars.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver traveling west on West Kingsbridge Road lost consciousness while driving a 2020 Ford SUV. The vehicle collided with two parked vehicles, a 2019 Nissan SUV and a 2017 Ford truck, damaging their left side doors and rear quarter panel. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of other driver errors or victim fault. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden fight bus lane upgrades on Fordham Road. They claim to support transit but lobby against changes that would speed buses for 85,000 riders. Most locals walk or ride. Advocates call out hypocrisy. Powerful voices stall safer streets.

On June 9, 2023, Bronx institutions—the Zoo and the Botanical Garden—joined others to oppose the Department of Transportation’s Fordham Road busway plan. The matter: 'Bus Advocates Target Anti-Busway ‘Hypocrites’ at Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez noted 70 percent of her district’s residents lack cars. The institutions sent a private letter to Mayor Adams, urging him to block all bus improvements. Riders Alliance and local residents accused them of hypocrisy, citing their public support for transit and environmental causes. The Botanical Garden’s representative demanded an Environmental Impact Statement, citing fears of more car traffic and pollution. Surveys show most Fordham Road shoppers walk or use transit. The opposition delays upgrades that would protect pedestrians and speed up commutes for thousands.

• Bus Advocates Target Anti-Busway ‘Hypocrites’ at Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-09

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

DOT scrapped the Fordham Road busway. Bowed to business and institutional pressure. Riders lose. Offset bus lanes will replace the plan. Bus speeds will rise less. Bronx transit users, mostly car-free, get crumbs. Political muscle wins. Streets stay dangerous.

On June 7, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) canceled the Fordham Road busway plan, citing 'community concerns.' The matter, discussed with the community advisory board on May 31, shifted focus to extending offset bus lanes instead. Council Member Pierina Sanchez, representing Kingsbridge, criticized the move: "My concern with the offset bus lane is that we're not going to see significant improvements." DOT's own studies showed a busway would have improved speeds by 30 percent, but the agency predicts only a 20 percent gain with the new plan. The decision followed lobbying from business groups and institutions, despite surveys showing most Bronx residents rely on transit. Riders Alliance spokesman Danny Pearlstein called the cancellation a disservice to bus riders. The change leaves 85,000 daily commuters with slower buses and no real safety or speed gains.

• DOT Nixes Fordham Road Busway Due To ‘Community Concerns’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-07

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

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 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

A sedan struck the rear of a bus while both made right turns on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male sedan driver was injured after rear-ending a bus on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision occurred. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the bus was damaged at its center front end. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt but suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The bus had no occupants at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

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 2023-05-31

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 2023-05-31

Bronx business groups and local institutions want Mayor Adams to stop bus lane improvements on Fordham Road. They claim the changes will hurt traffic and business. Data shows most shoppers arrive by transit, walking, or biking—not by car. The city weighs next steps.

On May 30, 2023, Bronx business leaders and institutions sent a letter opposing the Department of Transportation’s plan to expand bus lanes on Fordham Road. The matter, titled 'Bronx Business Leaders and Local Institutions Want to Halt Bus Fixes on Fordham Rd,' highlights their demand for Mayor Adams to halt improvements meant for 85,000 daily bus riders. The Belmont and Fordham Business Improvement Districts, along with the Bronx Zoo, New York Botanical Garden, Fordham University, Monroe College, and St. Barnabas Hospital, argue the changes would 'significantly impact crucial traffic flow' and burden side streets. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera voiced support for transit equity but awaits a traffic study. DOT claims to work with the community. Despite business concerns, advocates and city data show most shoppers use transit, walking, or biking, not cars. Similar fears about bus improvements hurting business have not come true elsewhere.

• Bronx Business Leaders and Local Institutions Want to Halt Bus Fixes on Fordham Rd, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-30

A Jeep SUV struck two boys, ages five and six, crossing East 196 Street with the signal in the Bronx. Both suffered facial injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2007 Jeep SUV was making a right turn on East 196 Street in the Bronx when it struck two young pedestrians, ages five and six, who were crossing with the signal. Both boys sustained facial injuries—contusions and abrasions—and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The vehicle had no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The children were not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's failure to maintain attention while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

SUV slammed into sedan backing up on Bainbridge Avenue. Woman at the wheel of the sedan bruised her back. Metal twisted, glass cracked. Unsafe backing listed as cause. No ejection. Both drivers licensed.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV hit a sedan that was backing east on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s 31-year-old female driver suffered a back contusion. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left rear bumper were damaged. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. No one was ejected. The crash left one person injured and both vehicles scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 15-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle hit him on the left front bumper. He suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jerome Avenue at an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was a 2017 Nissan SUV traveling northbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 42-year-old woman crossing Jerome Avenue with the signal was struck by an e-scooter traveling north. The scooter hit her center front end. She suffered a concussion and upper leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was speeding.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter on Jerome Avenue near East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The 42-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when the e-scooter, traveling north and going straight ahead, hit her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injuries. The report lists the driver’s errors as unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way. The crash caused damage to the scooter’s center front end. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08