No More Dead Kids on Our Streets: Demand Real Change Now

A sedan crashed into a parked diesel truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Metal tore. A woman in the back seat suffered a bleeding head. She stayed conscious. The ride home ended in shattered glass and silence.

A violent collision unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway near 2333 when, according to the police report, a sedan 'slammed into a parked diesel truck.' The report describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. In the back seat, a 48-year-old woman bled from the head. She stayed awake.' The injured woman, a right rear passenger, suffered severe lacerations to her head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the sedan was 'going straight ahead' before striking the stationary truck, which was parked at the time of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence of events makes clear that the moving sedan collided with a non-moving vehicle. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on the sedan's impact with a parked vehicle, leaving a passenger wounded amid twisted steel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-10

A 23-year-old male sedan driver suffered upper arm injuries in a Bronx crash. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes. The collision involved a sedan striking a parked taxi. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:48 AM on Havemeyer Avenue in the Bronx. The injured party was a 23-year-old male sedan driver who sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked taxi. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was noted on the sedan's center front end and left front bumper, indicating impact points. The taxi was stationary at the time, and no other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An 11-year-old boy was injured crossing Beach Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred away from an intersection, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Beach Avenue in the Bronx at 4 p.m. The child was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and was conscious at the time of the report. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment. The absence of identified driver errors in the police report highlights a gap in the data regarding the cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two SUVs collided on Castle Hill Avenue. The rear SUV struck the front. A 56-year-old passenger suffered bruises and trauma. Police cite tailgating and pedestrian confusion as causes.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx crashed at 12:15 PM. The rear SUV hit the front SUV's back end. A 56-year-old woman riding as a front passenger was injured, suffering bruises and trauma to her whole body. Police list "Following Too Closely" as a driver error. "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" is also cited as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt. No pedestrians were directly struck. The crash underscores the risk of tailgating and the confusion that can arise in busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 12-year-old girl riding a bike was ejected and bruised after a sedan struck her on Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the bicyclist injured across her entire body.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 19:20 on Commonwealth Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 12-year-old female, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, struck the bike on its right front quarter panel with the sedan’s center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like child bicyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A driver backing south on Evergreen Avenue struck a 61-year-old man. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but stayed conscious. Police cite unsafe backing as the cause. The street became a danger zone.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle backing south on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx at 10:45 p.m. The man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The vehicle type was not specified. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The report underscores the risk posed by drivers reversing without caution, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A distracted driver struck a 44-year-old cyclist on White Plains Road. The man was ejected, suffering head abrasions. The crash left the bike undamaged. The street became a danger zone for the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured during a crash on White Plains Road at 8:25 p.m. The cyclist, heading south, was going straight when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bicyclist suffered head abrasions. He was wearing a helmet at the time. The point of impact was the center front of the bike, which showed no damage. No other vehicle details or contributing factors related to the bicyclist are listed. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: '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, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A 2007 Yamaha motorcycle tore down Commerce Avenue, Bronx, turning left at unsafe speed. The unlicensed rider and his 13-year-old passenger, both helmetless, were ejected and struck the pavement headfirst. Both died instantly in the darkness.

According to the police report, a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling at unsafe speed on Commerce Avenue near Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle, operated by a 21-year-old unlicensed rider, attempted a left turn and lost control. The report states both the rider and his 13-year-old passenger were ejected from the motorcycle, striking the pavement headfirst. Both individuals suffered fatal head injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Neither the rider nor the passenger was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The crash occurred in the early morning darkness, underscoring the lethal consequences of high speed and improper turning on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 40-year-old man on a bike was ejected and burned after a sedan struck him on Westchester Avenue. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist suffered hip and leg injuries. Streets remain dangerous for the unprotected.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. The 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike, suffering moderate burns and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The sedan, with one occupant, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bike's point of impact was the center back end. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The bicyclist's contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the vehicle dynamics and driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 67-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered elbow and arm injuries in a collision with a sedan at Westchester Avenue. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as causes. Airbags deployed; no ejection occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM near 1599 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 67-year-old female driver of a 2022 SUV was injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries and experiencing shock. The SUV's airbags deployed, and the driver was not ejected. The collision involved a 2014 sedan traveling north and the SUV traveling west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the SUV driver. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The injuries and damage reflect the impact dynamics described.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans collided at Leland Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Leland Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling north and east. The female driver of the northbound Lexus sedan was injured, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumper of the Lexus and the right front quarter panel of the other sedan. The drivers were licensed in New York. The injury and crash details highlight the critical role of driver error in disregarding traffic controls leading to this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

The MTA faces a $15 billion shortfall after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. Aging trains, tracks, and tunnels wait for repairs. Riders and advocates demand action. Uncertainty grows as leaders debate how to fund essential transit upgrades. Vulnerable users remain at risk.

This report covers the MTA capital plan funding debate as of July 30, 2024. The MTA’s 2025-29 capital program, discussed at the Capital Program Committee meeting, remains unfunded after Governor Hochul’s indefinite delay of congestion pricing. The matter centers on the need for new rail cars, power stations, and repairs to tracks and tunnels. MTA President of Construction and Development Jamie Torres-Springer stressed, 'We need to achieve 100 percent state-of-good-repair.' State Senator Jeremy Cooney challenged the governor to restore funding or implement congestion pricing within 100 days. Riders Alliance’s Danny Pearlstein urged, 'Gov. Hochul must start congestion pricing now to rebuild trust.' The MTA is $15 billion short on its 2020-24 plan, with no clear path forward. Transit advocates warn that underfunding public transit puts riders—especially those on foot or bike—at continued risk.

• Trains, Tracks and Tunnels Top MTA Needs For Next Capital Plan As Current Plan Languishes, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-30

A sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion. The crash involved unsafe speed by the sedan, highlighting driver error and risk to vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:30 AM on Evergreen Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan, initially parked, struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity 3, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. There is no indication of any contributing factors from the bicyclist. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as speeding, which directly endanger vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A moped struck head-on on Elder Avenue. The 38-year-old rider was hurled from the machine, torn open, and left bleeding on the quiet Bronx street. Blood pooled beneath him. The night stood still. He remained conscious amid the wreckage.

According to the police report, a moped was struck head-on near Elder Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx at 11:37 p.m. The 38-year-old rider was ejected from the moped, suffering severe lacerations to his entire body. The report describes the rider as 'conscious' but left bleeding on the pavement, with blood pooling beneath him. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends, indicating a direct collision. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, and no other vehicle types or parties are identified. The narrative underscores the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the moped rider, who was the only person injured in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two SUVs collided head-on and rear-end on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. Both occupants remained conscious but injured in the violent impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided at 16:16. The 2023 Lexus SUV struck the center back end of the 2022 Cadillac SUV, which was hit at its center front end. The driver of the Lexus, a 57-year-old woman, was cited for driver inattention and distraction as a contributing factor. Both the Lexus driver and her 59-year-old front passenger sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash and were conscious after the crash. Neither occupant was ejected. The report highlights driver error—specifically inattention—as the cause of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 12-year-old boy suffered a severe leg injury as a passenger in a Bronx sedan crash. The vehicle was slowing or stopping with no reported damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or victim faults.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male occupant was injured while riding as a right rear passenger in a 2021 Toyota sedan in the Bronx near Metropolitan Oval at 9:07 AM. The child sustained a fracture and dislocation to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle was slowing or stopping before the incident and showed no damage or point of impact. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the injured passenger but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There is no mention of victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The driver’s license status and travel direction remain unknown, and no ejection occurred. This incident highlights risks to young passengers even in low-impact scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 26-year-old man on an e-bike struck a car’s side on Westchester Avenue. His head smashed. Blood pooled beneath the streetlights. No helmet. Right-of-way denied. He died where no one yielded.

A 26-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after striking the side of a car near 1957 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 21:55. The report states the bicyclist suffered fatal head injuries and internal bleeding, dying at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, emphasizing that the right-of-way was not given. The narrative notes, 'No helmet. Head smashed. Internal bleeding. He died beneath the streetlights, where the right-of-way was not his, and no one yielded.' The police report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor prior to the collision. The focus remains on the failure to yield, a recurring danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06