No More Hit-and-Run: Blood on Bronx Streets, Silence in City Hall

Jun 26 - A taxi hit two men standing off the roadway on East 174 Street. Both pedestrians suffered fractures and dislocations to their lower legs and feet. The driver was under the influence of alcohol. Injuries were severe but victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on East 174 Street struck two male pedestrians who were not in the roadway. Both men, ages 32 and 34, sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The taxi was entering a parked position at the time of impact. The driver was licensed in New York. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or safety equipment use. The crash caused serious injuries but both pedestrians remained conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A sedan turning left struck a southbound e-bike on West 172 Street in the Bronx. The 34-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on West 172 Street attempted a left turn and collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash occurred near Jesup Avenue in the Bronx. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the cyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Walton Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a back injury. The crash involved aggressive driving and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The cyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Walton Avenue. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a back injury classified as severity 3. The report lists aggressive driving and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. The cyclist was traveling south going straight ahead when the sedan hit the center back end of the bike with its right front bumper. The cyclist was wearing a helmet but was injured despite this. The report also notes slippery pavement as a factor. The sedan driver’s license status is unknown. No fault or blame is assigned to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - Two sedans collided eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The lead car slowed or stopped. The trailing car hit it from behind. A 57-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and tailgating caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping when the trailing vehicle failed to stop in time, striking the center back end of the lead car. A 57-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the lead vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - Two sedans crashed on Jerome Avenue. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. The collision struck the center front end of one car and the right side doors of the other. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue. The driver of one vehicle, a 24-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock. The crash involved impact to the center front end of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report does not mention any other victims or contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 12 - A 42-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after his SUV overturned on East 170 Street near Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck with its center front end. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and airbag.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver was injured when his 2013 Honda SUV overturned on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it impacted with its center front end and overturned. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - A sedan passing improperly struck two stopped vehicles on Cromwell Avenue in the Bronx. The 50-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple vehicles and left one driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Cromwell Avenue was passing improperly when it collided with two stopped vehicles. The crash injured a 50-year-old male driver, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The vehicles involved included two sedans and one SUV, all stopped in traffic except the passing sedan. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the passing sedan striking the left rear bumper and left front quarter panel of the other vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - 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 2022-05-31

May 31 - 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 2022-05-31

May 30 - A car struck a 59-year-old man crossing East Mount Eden Avenue. The impact split his face. Blood pooled on the street. Sirens cut through the night. The driver was distracted. The man stayed conscious, hurt and bleeding.

A 59-year-old pedestrian was hit head-on by a car while crossing East Mount Eden Avenue at Townsend Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed. The man suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Blood pooled.' The contributing factors listed are 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' No information about the vehicle type or further details about the driver were provided. The data does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and control speed, which led to the violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 25 - 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 2022-05-25

May 25 - Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.

• File S 3897, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

May 19 - A 13-year-old girl was struck on Grand Concourse while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Grand Concourse struck a 13-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel but showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead prior to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 17 - A sedan backing up struck a southbound bicyclist on Jerome Avenue. The cyclist, a 53-year-old woman, suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver followed too closely and backed unsafely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely collided with a bicyclist traveling south on Jerome Avenue. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver errors as backing unsafely and following too closely. The sedan's rear center impacted the bike's front center. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers combined with close following distances. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16