No More Blood for Broken Streets: Demand Safety Now

Two pedestrians suffered injuries at a Bronx intersection on East Gun Hill Road. One was crossing with the signal. Both were left in shock with serious injuries to arm and back. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle with no driver details reported.

According to the police report, two pedestrians were injured at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx at 9:43 PM. The victims, a 17-year-old female and a 38-year-old female, were both at the intersection when struck. The 38-year-old was crossing with the signal. Both sustained serious injuries—one to the lower arm and hand, the other to the back—and were reported in shock. The vehicle involved is listed as unspecified, with no driver information or contributing factors noted in the report. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the pedestrians. The lack of driver details and contributing factors highlights systemic issues in crash reporting and accountability.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716300 - 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 2024-03-20

Red-light running kills. Twenty-nine dead last year. Highest ever. Reckless drivers surge post-pandemic. City report demands more cameras—jump from 150 to 1,325 intersections. Officials back the bill. Victims’ families demand action. Cameras cut crashes. But the most dangerous drivers remain loose.

On March 20, 2024, the Department of Transportation released a report urging passage of a bill to expand New York City’s red-light camera program. The bill, supported by DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and sponsored by State Senator Andrew Goundardes, would boost camera coverage from 150 to 1,325 intersections—about 10% of the city’s 13,700 signals. The report states: “Expanding the number of intersections with red light cameras... could substantially enhance the deterrent effect of the program and return New York City to the consistently downward trend of red light-running behavior we had seen prior to the pandemic.” Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz also supports expansion, calling for cameras at every intersection. The DOT notes that cameras have slashed T-bone crashes by 65% and rear-end collisions by 49% at monitored sites, but the statutory cap blocks broader safety gains. Relatives of crash victims joined the call, demanding the city confront driver negligence and protect the community.

• DOT Report: Rise in Red Light Running Shows Need for More Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-20

Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

A 47-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on Dyre Avenue. Slippery pavement sent him down. He suffered abrasions to his knee, leg, and foot. The Bronx road left him hurt and exposed.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcyclist was injured at 6:53 AM on Dyre Avenue in the Bronx. The rider, licensed and wearing a helmet, lost control when the pavement turned slippery. He suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The motorcycle was damaged on the left side. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. This crash shows the danger slippery roads pose to motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 52-year-old man suffered head abrasions after a vehicle made a right turn and struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and improperly used a lane, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road near East 215 Street in the Bronx at 7:50 p.m. A vehicle making a right turn struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane use as causes. No victim fault or helmet use was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A motorcycle driver suffered a chest injury after colliding with an SUV turning improperly on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV was changing lanes at unsafe speed, striking the motorcycle’s front end. The motorcyclist was conscious but fractured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 18:44. A motorcycle traveling south collided with a 2023 Jeep SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, licensed in New York, was changing lanes and turning improperly at an unsafe speed, causing the collision. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the SUV with its center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male, suffered a chest injury described as a fracture and dislocation. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors by the SUV operator. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

The Assembly refused to include Sammy’s Law in the state budget. The bill would let New York City lower its speed limit to 20 mph. Advocates, families, and city leaders back it. The Assembly’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed. Grief and anger mount.

On March 13, 2024, the New York State Assembly declined to advance Sammy’s Law (no bill number cited), which would let New York City set its own speed limit. The measure was left out of the Assembly’s budget, despite support from the State Senate, Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and the City Council. The bill’s sponsor, Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, did not comment. The Assembly’s move angered advocates and families, including Amy Cohen of Families for Safe Streets, who said, 'We are very disappointed that the Assembly didn’t follow suit.' Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives called the decision a failure to join 'more than 130 unions, hospitals, business leaders, and community-led organizations that recognize the urgent need for this common-sense legislation.' The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. A rally is planned to push for the bill’s passage.

• Déjà-Vu All Over Again: Assembly Balks on ‘Sammy’s Law,’ Bill Sponsor Silent, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-13

A sedan sped through East 239 Street and hit a Lime scooter. The scooter rider, age 22, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited the sedan driver for ignoring traffic control and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda sedan traveling north on East 239 Street collided with a westbound Lime scooter near Bronx Boulevard at 12:38 a.m. The sedan struck the scooter's left front bumper. The scooter rider, a 22-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. No contributing factors were attributed to the scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him while he emerged from in front of a parked vehicle on Tilden Street in the Bronx. The driver’s improper lane usage and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Tilden Street in the Bronx struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain proper lane discipline and lack of focus contributed to the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, consistent with striking a pedestrian stepping into the roadway. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and not at an intersection when struck. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council moves to force DOT to post clear bus lane signs on every block. Riders and walkers need to know when cars must stay out. The bill demands public, block-by-block rules. No more guessing. Streets reveal their rules.

Int 0647-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on March 7, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to bus lane restrictions," orders DOT to post signs on each block with bus lane rules and to publish hours online. Sponsors include Althea V. Stevens (primary), Chris Banks, Chi A. Ossé, Nantasha M. Williams, Carmen N. De La Rosa, Amanda Farías, Yusef Salaam, and Kevin C. Riley. The measure aims to end confusion and make bus lane rules plain for all. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0647-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

A 43-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy were struck by an SUV making a left turn on East 230 Street in the Bronx. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal and suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, at 17:54 on East 230 Street in the Bronx, a 2023 Rivian SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians at an intersection. The victims, a 43-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy, were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, indicating the collision happened during the vehicle's turning maneuver. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrians were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A sedan hit a parked box truck on Boston Road. The front passenger’s arm broke and twisted. Police blame unsafe speed and aggressive driving. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a Hyundai sedan traveling north on Boston Road struck a parked Workhorse box truck at 22:50. The sedan’s right front quarter hit the truck’s left rear bumper. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. She wore a lap belt and stayed conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage by the sedan driver as contributing factors. The parked truck had no occupants. The sedan’s right side doors and the truck’s left rear quarter panel were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A rear-end crash on East 224 Street in the Bronx injured two passengers in a station wagon. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the sedan ahead. Both victims suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but hurt in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:24 on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved a Toyota SUV and a Toyota sedan, both traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, with impact centered on the front end of the SUV and the rear center of the sedan. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Two passengers in the sedan, a 29-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The injuries reflect the force of the rear-end impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 78-year-old man crossing White Plains Road was hit by a westbound pick-up truck. The impact struck his chest, causing abrasions and moderate injury. The driver’s inexperience contributed to the crash, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing White Plains Road outside an intersection. The pedestrian was struck by the right front bumper of a 2023 Chevrolet pick-up truck traveling westbound. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian suffered chest injuries and abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inexperience in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact caused upper arm abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, highlighting dangerous turning behavior at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, at 8:45 AM on East 219 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 SUV made an improper left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female motorist from New York, was the sole occupant and sustained no reported injuries. Vehicle damage was noted as none. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning and failure to yield in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

A collision on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx injured a front-seat passenger. The crash involved a pick-up truck and an SUV driven without a license. The SUV driver disregarded traffic controls, causing a violent impact that bruised the passenger’s head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:12 AM on Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved two vehicles: a 2023 pick-up truck traveling east and a 2011 SUV traveling south. The SUV driver was unlicensed and failed to obey traffic control, a critical driver error cited in the report. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the pick-up truck. A 31-year-old male front passenger in the SUV sustained a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious. He was secured by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers disregarding traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08

Two SUVs collided head-on on Paulding Avenue. The front passenger of one vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. The crash occurred during early morning hours. Driver distraction was cited as the contributing factor in the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Paulding Avenue at 1:10 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, one northbound and the other westbound, and impacted at their front bumpers. The right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other were damaged. The front passenger, a 27-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were listed. The collision resulted in serious injury to the passenger, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08