No More Names on the List: Act Now to Stop the Street Toll

Apr 21 - Two sedans slammed together on Shore Road. The hit struck one car’s rear, the other’s front. Two children in back seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both stayed conscious. Both wore lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Shore Road collided. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one sedan and the front center of the other. Two child passengers, ages 7 and 11, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were seated in the rear, restrained by lap belts and harnesses, and remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Feb 28 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 1 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-02-01

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Dec 7 - Two SUVs crashed on the Bruckner Expressway. The driver changing lanes hit the other vehicle from behind. Two female passengers suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. Road conditions were slippery.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on the Bruckner Expressway collided. One driver was changing lanes unsafely when the right front bumper of his vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the other SUV. Two female passengers in the struck vehicle were injured, suffering knee, lower leg, foot, and back injuries, and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No occupants were ejected. The crash caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 50-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and left unconscious on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash caused left side damage to the bike. Injury severity was serious. The rider wore a motorcycle helmet. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Bruckner Boulevard was ejected from his vehicle and rendered unconscious. The crash resulted in left side damage to the bike, with the point of impact at the center front end. The rider was wearing a motorcycle helmet. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider was the sole occupant and driver of the e-bike at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Wilkinson Avenue. Five people, including children, suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious. No one was ejected. Police list unspecified contributing factors. Center-end damage marked both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Wilkinson Avenue collided head-on. Five occupants, ages 1 to 33, including a male driver and four passengers, were injured with whiplash and trauma to the entire body. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers and passengers. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are named. A bus was present but not damaged. The crash left both sedans with center-end damage. The incident underscores the severe toll of multi-occupant collisions, even when restraints are used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - A 62-year-old bicyclist and a 65-year-old pedestrian collided near Shore Road. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bicyclist was ejected but remained conscious. Confusion and disregard for traffic controls contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling west on City Island Road collided with a pedestrian who was not in the roadway. Both men, aged 62 and 65, sustained injuries to their knees and lower legs. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious and wore a helmet. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which struck the center front end of the bike. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the crash occurred. Both victims were injured but conscious.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - A 31-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a rear-end collision with a Dodge truck on Shore Road in the Bronx. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The truck driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a Dodge truck traveling north on Shore Road rear-ended an e-bike also heading north. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the truck driver's inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the center back end of the e-bike and the center front end of the truck. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - Open body vehicle with bad brakes crashed on Orchard Beach Road. Front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, suffered leg injuries. Pain and shock followed. System failed her. Metal and flesh met hard.

According to the police report, a 2018 John Deere open body vehicle traveling south on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx crashed due to defective brakes. The front passenger, a 53-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the right front quarter panel. The passenger experienced pain, nausea, and shock after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - A northbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a merging van on Bruckner Expressway. The van’s lone occupant, a conscious male passenger, suffered whiplash. The SUV driver slowed or stopped before impact. No vehicle damage reported on the van.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway slowed or stopped and collided with the right rear bumper of a 2008 van merging northbound. The van carried one occupant, a male passenger, who was conscious and sustained whiplash. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The SUV showed damage to its right rear bumper, while the van showed no damage. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the passenger. No pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 1 - A sedan hit an 18-year-old man at Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue. The teen’s body crumpled under the bumper. Blood pooled on the street. He lay broken and bleeding, shock in his eyes. The night swallowed the scene.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a sedan at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue. According to the police report, the young man was crossing against the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight, hit him. The report states: 'A sedan struck an 18-year-old man crossing against the light. His body crumpled beneath the bumper. Blood pooled on the asphalt.' The only contributing factor listed in the data is 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' No driver errors or additional contributing factors are noted in the report. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and severe bleeding. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - A taxi passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries on Shore Road. The vehicle showed no damage. Defective pavement was cited twice as a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained and conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on Shore Road struck defective pavement, contributing to the crash. The taxi sustained no damage. A 57-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' twice as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash highlights the danger posed by poor road conditions to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02