Kids Bleed While City Waits

Apr 20 - Two SUVs collided on River Avenue in the Bronx. A 13-year-old girl, a rear passenger, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver errors included failure to yield and inattention. The impact damaged the right front and rear quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:25 on River Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling in opposite directions. One driver was making a left turn while the other was going straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the right rear quarter panel of the southbound vehicle. A 13-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. Additionally, improper passing or lane usage contributed to the crash. The report does not attribute fault or contributing factors to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Mar 27 - 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 2024-03-27

Mar 20 - 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

Mar 12 - A bicyclist driving north on River Avenue struck a pedestrian not in the roadway. Both suffered contusions and bruises. The crash occurred amid unsafe speed and aggressive driving during a police pursuit, causing knee and arm injuries.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist driving north on River Avenue was involved in a collision with a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. Both individuals sustained injuries classified as contusions and bruises, with the bicyclist suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and the pedestrian injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was the driver of the bike, which was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was also conscious and injured outside the roadway. The crash impact was at the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage at the same location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - 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

Mar 7 - 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

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.

• File Int 0448-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 13 - 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 2024-02-13

Feb 8 - Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.

Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.

• File Int 0037-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Jan 29 - Two SUVs collided on River Avenue. The left-turn driver failed to yield. He suffered facial injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed at 1:40 AM on River Avenue near East 165 Street in the Bronx. One driver, heading east, made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The northbound SUV struck the turning vehicle. The left-turn driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Both SUVs sustained damage to their left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - A bus struck a sedan on River Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered a neck injury. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The sedan was hit on its right side. The bus had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on River Avenue involving a bus and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, causing damage to that area, while the bus itself had damage to its center front end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 30 - A man on an e-scooter slammed into a parked pickup on Shakespeare Avenue. He flew from the scooter. His head hit the ground. Blood pooled on the street. He died there. The crash left a life ended and a city marked.

A 47-year-old man riding an e-scooter southbound on Shakespeare Avenue near Jerome Avenue struck a parked Dodge pickup truck. According to the police report, the scooter crumpled on impact and the rider was ejected, suffering fatal head injuries. The report notes the rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. No driver errors by another party are listed in the data. The only contributing factors recorded are 'Unspecified.' The parked truck sustained no damage. The man died at the scene, leaving another mark on the Bronx’s dangerous streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675146 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - SUV swung a U-turn on Jerome Avenue. Moped rider took the hit. Neck injury. Driver inattention and bad turn listed. Metal and bodies collided. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, an SUV making an improper U-turn on Jerome Avenue struck a southbound moped. The moped rider, a 33-year-old man, suffered a neck injury but remained conscious. The report cites "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as driver errors by the SUV operator. The moped rider was not ejected and was the only person on his vehicle. The SUV's right front bumper and the moped's center front end took the impact. No contributing factors related to the moped rider were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 6 - A 32-year-old male e-bike rider crashed on Jerome Avenue. The bike struck defective pavement and the rider fractured his elbow and hand. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. Driver inattention and pavement defects contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Jerome Avenue crashed due to defective pavement and driver inattention. The rider was unlicensed and riding straight ahead when the collision occurred. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but no other safety equipment or errors were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the e-bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Jun 1 - 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 2023-06-01

May 31 - 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 2023-05-31