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

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator 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 bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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 safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 6 - A sedan traveling east struck a stopped westbound sedan on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The impact injured the female driver and a female passenger in the stopped vehicle, causing whiplash and facial injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fordham Road in the Bronx at 14:08. A 2014 Infiniti sedan traveling east struck the rear of a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan facing west. The Toyota’s female driver, 37, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, while a 26-year-old female passenger sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the driver of the Infiniti. The Toyota driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. Both occupants were injured but not ejected from the vehicle. Damage to the Infiniti was to the right rear bumper, and the Toyota sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A 61-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision on the Major Deegan Expressway. Police cite unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving multiple vehicles. The injured party was a 61-year-old female driver of a station wagon/SUV who sustained knee and lower leg injuries, classified as severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies the primary contributing factors as unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing by the driver. No ejection occurred. The collision involved vehicles traveling northbound, with one vehicle parked southbound. The driver’s errors—unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing—were explicitly cited as causes of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 29 - A sedan traveling west on E 194 St struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. Both pedestrian and driver suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as primary causes of the collision.

According to the police report, a 2009 Hyundai sedan driven by a 23-year-old male was traveling straight westbound on E 194 St near Briggs Ave in the Bronx when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver also sustained similar injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly identifies aggressive driving and road rage as the contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian behavior or safety equipment were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by aggressive driver conduct in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 25 - Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan ramp. Unsafe lane change. A 1-year-old and a 16-year-old trapped, both with head injuries. One bled, one concussed. Metal and glass, then silence.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp. The crash happened during a merge, when one driver made an unsafe lane change. The impact trapped two rear passengers in the Subaru: a 1-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl. Both suffered head injuries. The girl was semiconscious with a concussion. The boy bled and went into shock. Both were classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the primary cause. No other contributing factors from the victims are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - SUVs and sedans collided on West Kingsbridge Road. A 32-year-old driver took a blow to the head. Whiplash followed. Metal twisted. The street fell silent. No cause named. The system failed to protect.

According to the police report, a crash involving multiple SUVs and sedans struck West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx at 4:35 AM. A 32-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' with no clear driver errors identified. Vehicles hit from the left front, left side, and center front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a cause. The crash left one driver hurt, the system’s gaps exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A 40-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan on Reservoir Ave in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control led to a neck injury. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Reservoir Ave struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near W 195 St in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury and was conscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, yet the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving and failure to respect traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A sedan struck the rear of a bus on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely and slippery pavement as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx at 7:17 PM. A 28-year-old female sedan driver, traveling northbound, collided with the rear center of a northbound bus. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' twice as contributing factors, along with 'Pavement Slippery.' The sedan driver was injured in the back and experienced shock but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The bus sustained no damage. The driver errors of following too closely on slippery pavement directly led to the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - A sedan traveling west collided with a southbound taxi’s left rear quarter panel on W 184 St in the Bronx. The taxi’s right rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on W 184 St struck the left rear quarter panel of a southbound taxi. The collision occurred near Grand Ave in the Bronx at 11 p.m. The taxi had two occupants, including a 33-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear, who sustained head injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, indicating driver error on the sedan’s part. The taxi showed no vehicle damage despite the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York, as was the taxi driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Nov 27 - A sedan struck a parked car near University Avenue in the Bronx. A front passenger suffered back bruises. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. The street stayed silent after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight hit a parked sedan near 2207 University Avenue in the Bronx. The moving car struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. A 40-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered back contusions and bruises. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with impact to the right front bumper of the moving car and the left side of the parked car. No further violations or causes are detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 23 - SUV struck a 52-year-old man crossing with the signal on E Kingsbridge Rd. The impact shattered his leg and foot. He stayed conscious, badly hurt, on the Bronx street.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was crossing E Kingsbridge Rd at Jerome Ave in the Bronx with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV traveling west struck him at the center front end. The man suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Injury severity was listed as level 3. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing lawfully at the intersection when the crash occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Nov 8 - A sedan making a right turn struck a 37-year-old man crossing Cedar Ave outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north on Cedar Ave in the Bronx at 7:52 p.m. The vehicle was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the sedan's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, but the report lists no contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported in shock. The report does not specify driver contributing factors explicitly, but the collision during a turning maneuver indicates a failure to yield to the pedestrian. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 4 - A northbound motorcyclist was ejected and badly hurt after a car changed lanes into him on the Major Deegan. Impact crushed his leg. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot after a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision happened when a northbound car changed lanes improperly, striking the motorcycle on its right side. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was conscious but seriously injured. Vehicle damage was recorded on the right side of the motorcycle and the left side of the car. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:10 a.m. A 59-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited improper lane usage and driver inattention as causes. The impact damaged the right rear and left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:10 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south collided. The 59-year-old female driver of a 2020 Jeep SUV sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Jeep was struck on its right rear bumper, while the other SUV, a 2017 Toyota, was impacted on its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report emphasizes driver errors without noting any victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19