No More Bodies in the Crosswalk: Demand Action Now

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

A speeding SUV and a tractor truck collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four occupants in the SUV suffered injuries including contusions and whiplash. The truck driver changed lanes unsafely. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with a 2018 tractor truck also traveling east. The SUV driver, unlicensed and driving at unsafe speed with aggressive behavior, was injured along with three passengers, all sustaining moderate injuries such as contusions and whiplash. The truck driver was changing lanes unsafely and driving an oversized vehicle. The collision impacted the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the truck. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed, unsafe lane changing, and aggressive driving. No victims were ejected. Safety equipment use varied among occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

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

A sedan hit a 57-year-old man on a bike. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed by the driver. The cyclist was hurt but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Fulton Avenue collided with a 57-year-old male bicyclist heading east. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing head injuries and abrasions. The report lists the driver’s errors as disregarding traffic control and unsafe speed. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

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

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

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

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 100, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

A 64-year-old woman was hit by an SUV at a marked crosswalk on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The driver was traveling north and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. The crash involved a 2018 SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its left front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver held a valid New York license and was alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 14-year-old boy on a bike was hit on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved two sedans and a bicyclist. The boy suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. Confusion and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old bicyclist was injured in a collision on East 168 Street in the Bronx. The boy sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists contributing factors including pedestrian/bicyclist error and confusion, as well as failure to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. Two sedans traveling east and west were involved, along with the bike traveling north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the left front bumpers of the sedans. The report does not indicate any driver license issues or ejection. The crash highlights multiple errors leading to the injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling north on East 173 Street near Fulton Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 173 Street collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury described as a contusion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's front end struck the right side doors of the bike, causing damage to the bike's right rear quarter panel. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted beyond traffic control disregard.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury after an SUV made an improper U-turn. The crash happened on Clay Avenue. The cyclist was semiconscious with fractures and dislocations. The SUV struck the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Dodge SUV made an improper U-turn on Clay Avenue. The SUV’s right rear quarter panel struck the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries including fractures and dislocations. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was traveling east going straight ahead when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 19-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck front panels. The crash involved driver errors classified as other vehicular factors. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided frontally. The 19-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error without further specification. The collision damaged the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no safety equipment was noted for the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Council Member Stevens and others urge DOT to fix the Washington Bridge. They want a two-way bike lane, wider walkways, better lights, and cameras. The bridge is old, narrow, and dark. Crossing is risky. They demand action to protect people.

On September 22, 2022, Council Member Althea Stevens joined Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, and Council Member Carmen de la Rosa in a joint letter to the Department of Transportation. The letter calls for urgent upgrades to the 133-year-old Washington Bridge. The officials demand a two-way protected bike lane, wider pedestrian paths, improved lighting, and safety cameras. The letter states: 'The city has done a terrific job of making wise investments in improving mobility on both sides of the Harlem River, but left the bridge with just two very narrow, poorly lit lanes for foot and bike traffic.' Stevens and her colleagues stress that the bridge is unsafe for people on foot and bike. They urge DOT to act, citing the need to reduce traffic deaths and make the bridge safe for all.

• Exclusive: BPs Levine and Gibson pen letter to DOT calling for upgrades to Washington Bridge, amny.com, Published 2022-09-22

A van struck a 16-year-old female bicyclist on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a neck injury and shock. The crash involved confusion by the bicyclist. The van hit the bike’s left front bumper with no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured after a collision with a van on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist was traveling north while the van was going straight west. The van struck the bike with its left front bumper. The bicyclist suffered a neck injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" repeated twice, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. The van driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan was rear-ended on Webster Avenue. The 29-year-old driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. No pedestrians or passengers were hurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old man driving a sedan east on East 173 Street at Webster Avenue in the Bronx was rear-ended. The sedan was struck on the left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police list driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured. The driver was conscious and properly restrained. The crash shows the risk posed by driver distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

An e-bike collided with a parked sedan on Bathgate Avenue in the Bronx. The 41-year-old male cyclist suffered a neck contusion. The sedan showed no damage. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike making a left turn struck a parked sedan on Bathgate Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 41-year-old man, was injured with a neck contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by a licensed female driver, sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A sedan made an improper left turn on East 168 Street in the Bronx. It struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened late at night with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn improperly on East 168 Street when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight west. The 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious but was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

SUV hit sedan’s rear. Driver hurt, body scraped, in shock. Both cars moved straight. Airbags burst. Metal twisted on 3 Avenue. No pedestrians, no cyclists.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling east on 3 Avenue struck the right rear quarter panel of a Mercedes sedan heading south. The sedan’s 49-year-old male driver suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. He was not ejected but was in shock. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver and does not specify any driver errors or violations. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash damaged the sedan’s rear and the SUV’s front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06