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

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 16 - A sedan plowed into parked cars on West 190 Street. The front passenger took a neck injury. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The street bore the mark of inattention.

According to the police report, at 6:30 a.m. on West 190 Street in the Bronx, a southbound sedan struck several parked sedans. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the left rear of a Kia, the right rear of a BMW, and the left front of another Toyota. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. A 32-year-old male front passenger suffered a neck injury and internal complaints. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors were attributed to the passenger. The crash left visible damage on all vehicles, underscoring the risk posed by distracted drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 13 - A 15-year-old boy suffered facial injuries and shock after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on West 184 Street. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling north, impacted his face with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 184 Street and Grand Avenue in the Bronx at 13:57. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling north, going straight ahead, struck him with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries causing minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and no driver errors such as failure to yield are cited. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details are unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 9 - A sedan struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian at East Kingsbridge Road and Grand Concourse. The victim suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. Driver inattention caused the collision late at night in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 11:26 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The sedan, a 2012 Kia operated by a licensed male driver from New York, was stopped in traffic before impact, which occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian beyond crossing against the signal, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708619 - 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 2 - A 21-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries after a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan struck an object head-on. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The driver was restrained but experienced shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway at 3:35 AM. The vehicle, a 2007 Honda sedan traveling north, impacted an object with its center front end. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected but suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The report explicitly states 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver’s license was valid and from New York. The crash resulted in vehicle damage concentrated at the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - Two SUVs collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. The male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on West Fordham Road at 3:30 a.m. One vehicle, a 2011 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn traveling east, while the other, a 2008 Acura SUV, was going straight west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Nissan and the right front bumper of the Acura. The male driver of one SUV, age 32, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both vehicles had front bumper damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the injured driver beyond the unsafe speed cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706801 - 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

Feb 28 - Council urges Albany to pass SAFE Streets Act. Lower speed limits. Rights for crash victims. Safe passing for cyclists. Complete streets. City demands action as deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. Lawmakers must act.

Resolution 0090-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it calls on the state to pass S.2422 ('Sammy’s Law') and A.1901, part of the SAFE Streets Act. The matter title: 'Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2422... allowing New York city to establish a lower speed limit, and A.1901, enacting a crash victims bill of rights.' Council Member Shahana K. Hanif leads, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Nurse, and others. The resolution demands lower speed limits, crash victim rights, safe passing for cyclists, and complete street design. It cites rising traffic deaths and the failure of current measures. The Council wants Albany to give the city real power to protect people on its streets.

• File Res 0090-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 20 - Dump truck turned left, struck SUV head-on. Passenger, 59, thrown partway out, suffered head injury. Police cite improper turn. Metal, glass, blood. Driver error, city danger.

According to the police report, a dump truck making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound SUV on West Fordham Road near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx at 15:10. The SUV carried two people. The front passenger, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, pointing to the dump truck driver's error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No contributing factors are listed for the passenger. The crash shows the risk when large vehicles turn improperly on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Feb 5 - Three vehicles collided on the slick Major Deegan Expressway. Two drivers changed lanes unsafely. A 46-year-old male driver was injured, left in shock. The crash left front and rear-end damage, spotlighting hazardous lane changes and slippery pavement.

According to the police report, the crash involved a bus, an SUV, and a sedan all traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway around 5:00 AM. The SUV and the sedan were both changing lanes unsafely, contributing to the collision. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" twice as a contributing factor, along with "Pavement Slippery" which affected the 46-year-old male driver occupant who was injured and in shock. The SUV was struck at the center back end, while the sedan impacted at the center front end. The bus sustained center front end damage. The injured driver was not ejected and his injury severity was rated 3. The report emphasizes driver errors in lane changes and hazardous road conditions but does not attribute fault to any occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - Three people hurt in a violent SUV collision on Landing Road. Alcohol and traffic control violations fueled the crash. Shock and neck injuries followed. Systemic danger left its mark in twisted metal and pain.

According to the police report, two SUVs and a sedan collided on Landing Road at 4:28 AM. Three people were injured: a 41-year-old front passenger, a 48-year-old driver with neck pain and nausea, and a 33-year-old driver. All suffered shock. The report cites alcohol involvement and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The sedan was parked before impact; one SUV traveled north, the other south. The vehicles sustained damage to bumpers and quarter panels. Driver errors—alcohol impairment and ignoring traffic controls—are explicitly listed. No victim actions contributed. The crash exposes the persistent threat of impaired, reckless driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - An SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound taxi on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper turning as the cause, highlighting driver error in the crash’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:49 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 2011 Ford SUV was making a left turn southbound when it struck a northbound 2011 Toyota taxi. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the taxi's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 62-year-old male occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and not ejected. The report explicitly cites "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor to the collision. The taxi driver was traveling straight ahead with no listed errors. This crash underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers by vehicle drivers, which directly led to the collision and injuries. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 12 - Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 15:19. Two sedans traveling north collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear driver’s error was identified as Driver Inattention/Distraction. The front vehicle’s driver and a left rear passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash to the neck and back. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of the rear vehicle and the right rear bumper of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - A sedan rear-ended another on West Kingsbridge Road. The lead driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Impact crushed bumpers. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 15:31 on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The trailing sedan struck the lead sedan's rear, damaging both vehicles. The lead driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors are noted for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19