Five Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Killing on Bronx Streets?

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-11

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-06-10

Jun 9 - A taxi hit a cyclist on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield. The crash left blood on the street and another life changed by traffic violence.

A taxi and a bicycle collided on Morris Avenue near East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured in the crash, suffering a head wound and losing consciousness. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were contributing factors. The taxi struck the cyclist with its right front bumper, causing damage to the right front quarter panel. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the dangers faced by cyclists on city streets when drivers fail to pay attention and yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.

• File S 915, Open States, Published 2025-06-09

Jun 7 - Two cars crashed hard on Major Deegan. Four people hurt, chests slammed, bodies shaken. Whiplash, airbags, belts. Night in the Bronx, metal twisted, lives jarred. No clear cause. Just pain and steel in the dark.

A station wagon SUV and a pickup truck collided at Major Deegan Expressway and West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, four occupants suffered injuries, including chest trauma and whiplash. Both drivers and two passengers were hurt, all conscious after the crash. The SUV was making a left turn; the pickup was going straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. Airbags deployed and lap belts were used by some occupants, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash left bodies battered and the cause unclear, with no blame assigned to those injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 2 - A taxi and a sedan collided on Major Deegan Expressway. The taxi driver was hurt. The crash tore into the left side of the taxi and the front of the sedan. Police cited traffic control disregarded as a cause.

A crash involving a taxi and a sedan took place on Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision left the taxi driver, a 39-year-old man, injured with whiplash affecting his entire body. The left side doors of the taxi and the front end of the sedan were damaged. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor in the crash. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The report does not mention any actions by the injured party that contributed to the crash. The data highlights driver error related to ignoring traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 2 - A man stood on the RFK Bridge. A car hit him. The driver fled. Police found the man, lifeless, on the Manhattan-bound roadway. No arrests. The bridge stayed open. The city kept moving. The investigation drags on.

ABC7 reported on June 2, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on the RFK Bridge near 125th Street. Police said the man, identity unknown, was struck by a vehicle 'as it was exiting the RFK Bridge.' The driver did not stop. Officers responded just before 1 p.m. and found the victim on the Manhattan-bound roadway. He was pronounced dead at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the persistent danger for pedestrians on major city crossings and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Pedestrian Killed In RFK Bridge Hit-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-06-02

May 26 - Night on the Major Deegan. Two cars strike. A young woman and a young man, both drivers, are hurt. Blood on the face. Bruised back. The road stays hard. The system stays silent.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered facial bleeding. A 19-year-old man driving the SUV sustained a back contusion. Both were conscious after the crash. A 17-year-old female passenger and two other occupants were listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield were documented in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The crash left two young drivers hurt, with the cause left unspoken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 25 - A sedan struck an e-bike on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered a leg injury. Both vehicles moved north. The crash left the e-bike’s front end and the sedan’s quarter panel damaged.

An e-bike and a sedan collided on Valentine Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north and struck each other at the front. The e-bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left front quarter panel took the impact. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan was driven by a 39-year-old man who was not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal issues were cited as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 23 - Two cars slammed together on West Kingsbridge Road near Reservoir Avenue. A woman, 54, riding up front, took a blow to her back. Police blame driver distraction. Metal crumpled. Passengers shaken. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

Two vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided on West Kingsbridge Road at Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One front-seat passenger, a 54-year-old woman, suffered a back injury. Other occupants, including a 12-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman, were listed but not reported as injured. Both vehicles were traveling west and struck at the center ends: the sedan at the back, the SUV at the front. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or violations are noted. Helmet use or signaling is not mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the risk passengers face when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 19 - Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue. Three people hurt. Impact struck center and right front. Police cite improper turning. Pain and whiplash. Child among injured.

Two sedans crashed at 2435 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved a southbound sedan going straight and a northbound sedan making a U-turn. Three people were injured: a 29-year-old male driver with leg pain, a 25-year-old female passenger with whiplash, and a child passenger. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The crash caused injuries to both adults and a child. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 19 - Sedans slammed on Major Deegan. Children and adults hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. The highway did not forgive.

Several sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Two children, ages 0 and 3, were injured as passengers. Multiple adult drivers and passengers suffered injuries, including whiplash and trauma to the neck, shoulder, and entire body. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one moving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. Child restraints were noted for the injured children, but driver error came first. The toll fell on the most vulnerable inside the cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 18 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on Major Deegan Expressway. Failure to yield played a role. The crash left the rider with a fractured leg. The road remains unforgiving.

A motorcycle crash on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx left the 40-year-old rider ejected and suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was a contributing factor. The rider was conscious after the crash and wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the center front end while going straight. Another vehicle was changing lanes at the time. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no damage to the motorcycle. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 16 - SUV turned wrong on University Avenue. Sedan struck. One driver hurt, back injury. Police cite improper turn, distraction. No pedestrians involved. Steel and speed meet flesh.

A crash at 2211 University Avenue in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was making a U-turn when it collided with the sedan going straight. One driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 12 - SUV struck sedan’s rear. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite driver distraction. Crash left pain and questions in its wake.

A sedan stopped in traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway was hit from behind by an SUV. One driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06