How Many More Must Die Before the City Acts?

A sedan slammed into a parked SUV on Eastchester Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal crumpled. Passengers shaken. The street fell silent after the crash.

A sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a parked SUV at 2121 Eastchester Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. One male driver, age 28, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Other occupants, including a front passenger and two registrants, were listed with unspecified or minor injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage at their points of impact. The SUV was parked at the time. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as contributing factors. The data points to driver distraction as the key factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle struck a sedan’s front bumper in the Bronx. The young rider suffered a head injury. Four people in the sedan were unhurt. Both vehicles moved north. The street saw metal and flesh meet. The night stayed loud.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided near 2204 White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle, traveling north, hit the center front end of the sedan as the car started from parking. The 22-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Four occupants in the sedan, including the 66-year-old male driver and three passengers, were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV reversed on Bogart Avenue. It struck a woman and a one-year-old boy. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and confusion. Metal met flesh. The city keeps count.

A station wagon-style SUV, backing north on Bogart Avenue in the Bronx, struck two pedestrians—a 53-year-old woman and a one-year-old boy—who were crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, both pedestrians were injured: the woman suffered arm injuries and pain, while the boy sustained a head abrasion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, especially as vehicles move in reverse near people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and a pickup crashed at Astor and Wilson. Two drivers hurt. One woman’s arm bloodied. One man’s neck in pain. Both stayed conscious. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met in the Bronx dawn.

Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Astor Avenue and Wilson Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan and a pickup truck were both going straight when they crashed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Two drivers were injured: a 46-year-old woman suffered abrasions to her arm and hand, and a 38-year-old man reported neck pain and nausea. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two cars collided on Tomlinson Avenue. Metal struck metal. Four men hurt. Head, neck, back, and arm injuries. No seat belts. No clear cause. The street stayed silent after the impact. Pain lingered. The system failed to protect.

On Tomlinson Avenue at Sackett Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan and an SUV crashed. According to the police report, four men suffered injuries: one driver with a head contusion, three passengers with pain in the neck, back, and upper arm. None wore safety equipment. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan went straight, the SUV turned right. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. The crash left metal twisted and bodies aching. The cause remains unclear, but the toll is real: four injured, another night of pain on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816108 - 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

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

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20

Sedan slammed into SUV’s rear in the Bronx. One passenger hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and glass, shock and pain.

A sedan struck the back of an SUV at 1718 White Plains Road in the Bronx. One passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was injured and reported shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were traveling south. The impact crushed the SUV’s rear and the sedan’s front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed on Mace Avenue. Neck injuries. Bruises. Driver inattention and failure to yield led to pain. The street turned hard. Metal and glass. No escape.

Two SUVs collided at Mace Avenue and Lurting Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were female and licensed. Two occupants, ages 27 and 45, suffered neck injuries and bruises. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. All injured wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 533 seeks to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The committee vote failed. Streets stay clogged. Danger for walkers and riders lingers.

Senate bill S 533, introduced on May 13, 2025, in committee, aimed to repeal congestion pricing and require an independent audit of the MTA. The bill summary reads: 'Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part B).' Primary sponsor Jack M. Martins led the push, joined by George Borrello, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and others. The committee voted it down. No safety analyst reviewed the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users. The fight over street safety and traffic chaos continues.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate bill S 533 seeks to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The committee vote failed. Streets stay clogged. Danger for walkers and riders lingers.

Senate bill S 533, introduced on May 13, 2025, in committee, aimed to repeal congestion pricing and require an independent audit of the MTA. The bill summary reads: 'Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part B).' Primary sponsor Jack M. Martins led the push, joined by George Borrello, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and others. The committee voted it down. No safety analyst reviewed the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users. The fight over street safety and traffic chaos continues.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate passes S 346. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. Pushes work zone safety. Sets up new enforcement fund. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346 cleared committee on May 13, 2025. The bill, titled 'Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promotes work zone safety awareness; establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement,' aims to crack down on drivers who threaten highway workers. Senator Jeremy Cooney led as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The committee voted yes. The bill targets reckless driving in work zones, boosting penalties and funding enforcement. It marks a step to protect those most exposed to traffic danger.

• File S 346, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

Senate passes S 346. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. Pushes work zone safety. Sets up new enforcement fund. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346 cleared committee on May 13, 2025. The bill, titled 'Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promotes work zone safety awareness; establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement,' aims to crack down on drivers who threaten highway workers. Senator Jeremy Cooney led as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The committee voted yes. The bill targets reckless driving in work zones, boosting penalties and funding enforcement. It marks a step to protect those most exposed to traffic danger.

• File S 346, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

A sedan turning left hit an 11-year-old on an e-scooter. The child was ejected and injured. Police cite failure to yield. The street bore the mark of impact. Shock followed. System failed the vulnerable.

A sedan making a left turn on Wilson Ave collided with an 11-year-old boy riding an e-scooter straight ahead. The child was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The sedan's front struck the scooter's left side. The boy was left in shock and bleeding. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812416 - 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