Speed Kills Here. Council Stalls. Blood Runs.

A sedan traveling east hit a westbound bicyclist on West 238 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No driver errors were noted.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist on West 238 Street near Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan struck the left front quarter panel of the bike with its center front end. No damage was reported to the sedan. The crash highlights the vulnerability of cyclists in collisions with motor vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 16-year-old on a moped slammed into a parked sedan on Kingsbridge Terrace. He flew from the seat. His head struck the street. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious, but his head was split open. Unsafe speed marked the crash.

A 16-year-old boy, unlicensed and riding a moped, crashed into a parked sedan on Kingsbridge Terrace in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed when it struck the left front bumper of the sedan. The impact ejected the teen from the moped. He landed hard, suffering severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The teen was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is unsafe speed. No other injuries were reported. The sedan was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided northbound on the Major Deegan Expressway. The trailing vehicle struck the lead car’s rear. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway traveling north. The trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. Both drivers, a 44-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman front passenger, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopping, while the trailing vehicle was going straight ahead. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. A northbound SUV stopped in traffic was hit from behind by another northbound SUV. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The first SUV was stopped in traffic when it was rear-ended by the second SUV traveling in the same direction. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 44-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The striking driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The driver of the striking vehicle had a valid license, while the other driver held a permit. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the striking vehicle and the right rear bumper of the struck vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan passenger took a hard hit in the Bronx. A car passed too close, slammed the left rear. The woman in front suffered internal injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a sedan parked on Kingsbridge Terrace was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a northbound vehicle. The front passenger, a 34-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The woman was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The impact damaged the sedan's left side doors. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV making a right turn on West 238 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding westbound on West 238 Street was hit by a northeastbound SUV making a right turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted sedan driver struck a 32-year-old man walking outside an intersection on University Avenue. The man suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The car showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on University Avenue in the Bronx struck a 32-year-old pedestrian who was walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage from the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Rep. Adriano Espaillat worked behind closed doors to stall Fordham Road bus lane improvements. Bronx lawmakers, once supportive, fell silent or opposed. The project, meant to speed up buses for 85,000 riders, now faces more delays. Vulnerable riders remain stuck in slow, dangerous traffic.

On August 3, 2023, Rep. Adriano Espaillat quietly lobbied Bronx officials against proposed Fordham Road bus lane upgrades. The project, under city review since 2022, aimed to speed up buses for 85,000 daily riders by installing dedicated busways or offset lanes. According to Streetsblog, Espaillat leaned on younger electeds to align with Council Member Oswald Feliz, a vocal critic. 'He defers to the local elected officials, and all of them seem to be in agreement,' said Espaillat’s chief of staff, Aneiry Batista. Lawmakers who once supported the upgrades grew silent or opposed them after Espaillat’s intervention. The Department of Transportation, MTA, and governor’s office met with Espaillat to discuss the project, but delays persisted. The opposition from Feliz and business groups led DOT to scrap the most ambitious safety options. Riders, many without cars, remain exposed to slow, hazardous conditions as cars block bus lanes and traffic crawls.

• Rep. Adriano Espaillat Rallying Bronx Pols Against Fordham Road Bus Lane Fixes: Sources, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-03

SUV struck a parked sedan from behind on Bailey Avenue. Sedan driver, 36, suffered back and internal injuries. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling south on Bailey Avenue hit a parked Toyota sedan at the center back end. The sedan’s 36-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back trauma and internal complaints. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden fight bus lane upgrades on Fordham Road. They claim to support transit but lobby against changes that would speed buses for 85,000 riders. Most locals walk or ride. Advocates call out hypocrisy. Powerful voices stall safer streets.

On June 9, 2023, Bronx institutions—the Zoo and the Botanical Garden—joined others to oppose the Department of Transportation’s Fordham Road busway plan. The matter: 'Bus Advocates Target Anti-Busway ‘Hypocrites’ at Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez noted 70 percent of her district’s residents lack cars. The institutions sent a private letter to Mayor Adams, urging him to block all bus improvements. Riders Alliance and local residents accused them of hypocrisy, citing their public support for transit and environmental causes. The Botanical Garden’s representative demanded an Environmental Impact Statement, citing fears of more car traffic and pollution. Surveys show most Fordham Road shoppers walk or use transit. The opposition delays upgrades that would protect pedestrians and speed up commutes for thousands.

• Bus Advocates Target Anti-Busway ‘Hypocrites’ at Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-09

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

DOT scrapped the Fordham Road busway. Bowed to business and institutional pressure. Riders lose. Offset bus lanes will replace the plan. Bus speeds will rise less. Bronx transit users, mostly car-free, get crumbs. Political muscle wins. Streets stay dangerous.

On June 7, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) canceled the Fordham Road busway plan, citing 'community concerns.' The matter, discussed with the community advisory board on May 31, shifted focus to extending offset bus lanes instead. Council Member Pierina Sanchez, representing Kingsbridge, criticized the move: "My concern with the offset bus lane is that we're not going to see significant improvements." DOT's own studies showed a busway would have improved speeds by 30 percent, but the agency predicts only a 20 percent gain with the new plan. The decision followed lobbying from business groups and institutions, despite surveys showing most Bronx residents rely on transit. Riders Alliance spokesman Danny Pearlstein called the cancellation a disservice to bus riders. The change leaves 85,000 daily commuters with slower buses and no real safety or speed gains.

• DOT Nixes Fordham Road Busway Due To ‘Community Concerns’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-07

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

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

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

Families for Safe Streets rallied outside Speaker Heastie’s office. They demanded action on Sammy’s Law. The bill would let New York City set its own speed limits. Lawmakers dodged a vote. Grief and anger filled the air. The Assembly stayed silent.

On June 5, 2023, supporters of Sammy’s Law gathered outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office. The bill, which would grant New York City local control over its speed limits, remains stalled in the Assembly. The rally, led by Families for Safe Streets, called out lawmakers for refusing to bring the measure to a vote. Fabiola Mendieta-Cuapio, a leading advocate, criticized the lack of transparency: 'We are demanding that the Speaker bring this to a vote.' Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz voiced strong support, but others, like Chantel Jackson, hesitated, citing constituent feedback. The bill’s matter summary states it would not mandate lower limits but allow the city to decide. The legislative process left families of crash victims frustrated and angry. The Assembly’s inaction keeps city streets dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Supporters of Sammy’s Law Rally Heastie and Share Frustrations About Assembly’s Inaction on Speed Limit Reduction, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-06-05

A sedan slammed into the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The SUV showed no damage. Failure to yield and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when a sedan traveling in the same direction collided with its right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The SUV sustained no damage, while the sedan was demolished. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a rear-end crash on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx. The bike overturned. The driver’s inexperience and following too closely contributed. The bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, was partially ejected when the bike overturned after impact. He sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inexperience and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was overturned. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and tailgating.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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