Two young men die on the Bronx River Parkway. The night goes quiet, then sirens.

May 23 - A 10-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling southwest on Popham Avenue. The impact to the vehicle's left side doors caused contusions and lower leg injuries. The driver proceeded straight, hitting the child at an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Popham Avenue in the Bronx struck a 10-year-old female pedestrian playing in the roadway at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's left side doors, which sustained damage. The child suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The victim’s behavior—playing in the roadway—is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed to children in roadways where vehicles travel without yielding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 12 - A Nissan SUV slammed head-on into stillness on Jerome Avenue. The driver, alone, drifted asleep and never woke. Smoke curled above the wreck. No other lives touched. The morning street bore witness to a solitary fatal mistake.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old man driving a Nissan SUV on Jerome Avenue near 1709 lost control of his vehicle after he 'fell asleep at the wheel.' The SUV struck head-on, resulting in the driver’s death. The report states the crash occurred in the early morning, with the street described as 'still' and 'nothing moved but the smoke.' The only person involved was the driver, who died alone in the vehicle. The police report explicitly lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, underscoring the critical role of driver inattention and fatigue in this fatal incident. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists were involved or harmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A motorcycle traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided with a sedan. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe arm injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s left rear quarter panel, causing devastating damage and injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 7:30 p.m. involving a northbound motorcycle and a northbound sedan. The sedan impacted the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel, resulting in the motorcycle being demolished and the rider ejected. The motorcyclist, a 31-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating driver error related to vehicle interaction. Both drivers were licensed, with the sedan driver from Connecticut and the motorcyclist from New York. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered severe injuries. The collision highlights the dangers of driver reactions on high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - DOT floats fixes for Tremont Avenue’s crawling buses. Speeds lag under 5 mph. Riders stew in delays. Council Member Feliz now backs bus lanes. Community leaders push for bold moves. DOT promises a plan, but trust runs thin after past failures.

On May 6, 2024, the Department of Transportation (DOT) considered improvements for the Bronx’s Tremont Avenue bus corridor. The matter, discussed with Bronx Community Boards 5 and 6, is titled: “City Considers Fixes for Another Ridiculously Slow Cross-Bronx Bus.” Council Member Oswald Feliz, who once opposed a Fordham Road bus lane, now supports dedicated lanes on Tremont. Council Member Pierina Sanchez also represents the area. Residents and riders call the Bx36 the slowest bus in the Bronx, citing delays and crowding. DOT data shows no speed gains since 2022. The corridor’s narrow lanes and parking worsen congestion and danger. Community leaders urge a busway or bus/truck-only stretch. DOT plans traffic analysis through summer 2024, with a proposal due later. The agency claims its top priority is “fast, reliable, and on-time” bus service, but skepticism remains after past inaction.

• City Considers Fixes for Another Ridiculously Slow Cross-Bronx Bus, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-05-06

Apr 25 - A new state bill would let New York City street sweepers use cameras to catch cars blocking cleaning routes. Repeat offenders rack up most tickets. Lawmakers say dirty streets and blocked drains endanger everyone. The law would sunset in 2029.

Assembly Bill (unnumbered) was introduced by Brooklyn Assembly Member Brian Cunningham on April 25, 2024. The bill is pending in the state legislature. It would allow New York City to mount enforcement cameras on street sweepers to ticket cars parked illegally during street cleaning hours. The bill summary states it 'fulfills the Sanitation Department's longstanding ask for help getting vehicles out of the way of road-cleaning operations.' Cunningham, who sponsors the bill, said, 'Dirty streets are totally unacceptable.' Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch supports the change, noting that state law must allow automated ticketing. Uptown Manhattan State Senator Robert Jackson introduced a similar Senate bill. The law would phase in after a year and expire by mid-2029, giving officials time to assess its impact. No formal safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• Street Sweepers Could Nab Illegal Parking Under State Bill, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-04-25

Apr 24 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan, starting from a parking spot, collided with him on Morton Place in the Bronx. The boy suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, at 16:38 on Morton Place in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north struck a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling north. The sedan was starting from a parking position when the collision occurred, impacting the bike's right front quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a male child, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the sedan driver as unlicensed, a critical factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The collision highlights the danger posed by unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in shared road spaces with vulnerable users like children on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A 52-year-old woman was injured crossing West 180 Street in the Bronx. A sedan making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed, failing to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:28 on West 180 Street near Grand Avenue in the Bronx. A 52-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection when she was struck by a 2016 Kia sedan making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the primary causes were driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719359 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A 52-year-old e-bike rider was thrown and hurt after colliding with a turning sedan on Jerome Avenue. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. The rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured after a crash with a sedan making a left turn on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. Police list driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 14 - Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.

Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 9415, Open States, Published 2024-03-14

Mar 10 - An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound e-bike on Macombs Road. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as key factors in the collision.

At 12:09 PM on Macombs Road, an SUV making a left turn collided with a westbound e-bike, according to the police report. The e-bike driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield or properly observe traffic signals. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious, but sustained significant injury. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel where the impact occurred. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the e-bike driver. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during turning maneuvers in mixed-traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - Two pedestrians struck at Bronx intersection suffer back injuries and bruises. The SUV driver made a left turn while distracted, hitting both as they crossed against the signal. Both victims remain conscious despite the impact and injuries.

According to the police report, at 18:40 on West Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a 2007 Honda SUV driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Two male pedestrians, ages 10 and 41, were crossing against the signal at the intersection when they were struck. Both pedestrians sustained back injuries classified as injury severity 3 and contusions or bruises. The report explicitly notes driver error without attributing fault to the pedestrians. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A distracted sedan driver merging southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway struck a stationary or slower SUV. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway around 10:30 AM. The collision involved a southbound sedan merging into the path of a southbound Jeep SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure by the sedan driver to maintain focus. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The SUV had no occupants at the time. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan, consistent with a merging error. This crash underscores the dangers of distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.

Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.

• File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 6 - A speeding sedan crashed on Major Deegan Expressway. Two young women, both 21, suffered bruised knees and whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed. Impact struck the car’s left front. Both victims were conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan heading south on the Major Deegan Expressway crashed at 11 p.m. The car’s left front quarter panel took the hit. Two female passengers, both 21, were injured. One in the front seat suffered knee and leg contusions. The other, seated in the right rear, sustained neck whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error as the cause. No actions by the passengers contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back injuries. Police report alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in this high-speed collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:02 AM. A 2020 Toyota SUV traveling south struck the center back end of a 2015 BMW sedan also traveling south. The sedan's driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver judgment or reaction. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact, with the SUV impacting the sedan's rear. The collision caused center back end damage to the SUV and center front end damage to the sedan. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. This crash underscores the dangers of impaired driving and rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.

Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.

• File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.

Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.

• File Int 0255-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill orders speed humps on roads beside parks over one acre. DOT can skip spots if safety or rules demand. Law aims to slow cars where families walk, run, and play.

Int 0262-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill reads: “requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre.” Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by eighteen co-sponsors. The Department of Transportation must install speed humps unless the commissioner finds a risk to safety or a conflict with DOT guidelines. The law would take effect 180 days after passage. The measure targets streets where parks meet traffic, aiming to slow cars and shield people outside vehicles.

• File Int 0262-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28