Bronx Streets Bleed While Politicians Stall—Who’s Next?

Apr 22 - A sedan making a right turn struck a 68-year-old woman crossing Bruckner Boulevard with the signal. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the front right bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard was making a right turn when it struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the driver’s turn. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted, and no other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Subaru sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 15 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2024-04-15

Apr 12 - A 39-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford sedan traveling north hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling north struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near 1319 Hobart Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was injured in the knee and lower leg, sustaining contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle at the time of impact. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 7 - A Jeep swung right on Middletown Road. Its bumper smashed a young man’s face. Blood spilled. The man stood, conscious, pain etched in every breath. Four inside the car rolled on, untouched. The sedan bore no scar. The street bore the wound.

A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial bleeding when a Jeep sedan making a right turn struck him with its left front bumper on Middletown Road, according to the police report. The report states the man remained upright and conscious after the impact, though blood poured from his face. Four occupants inside the Jeep felt nothing, and the vehicle itself showed no damage. The police report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Right Turn' and notes the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative underscores the violence of the collision and the physical toll on the pedestrian, while the driver’s actions—turning right—set the stage for the impact. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian behavior contributed to the crash. The pain remained on the street, unshared by those inside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 4 - A sedan changing lanes struck a northbound e-scooter on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 24-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:20 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north was changing lanes when it collided with a northbound e-scooter. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left side doors of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head abrasion, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention and executed an unsafe lane change. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The sedan had one occupant, and the e-scooter driver was unlicensed according to the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 19 - A sedan overturned on the Cross Bronx Expressway after the driver fell asleep at the wheel. The 51-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and bruises. The crash highlights the dangers of drowsy driving on high-speed roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:45 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver, a 51-year-old woman, was the sole occupant of a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling westbound. The vehicle overturned after the driver fell asleep, a factor explicitly cited as 'Fell Asleep' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' in the report. The driver was conscious but sustained head injuries and contusions. The report notes that the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The crash demonstrates the critical role of driver alertness, with drowsiness directly causing the loss of vehicle control and overturn. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Mar 4 - SUV slammed into danger on Bruckner Boulevard. Three passengers hurt. Whiplash. Full-body pain. Lane markings failed. Glare blinded. System flaws cut deep.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota SUV traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx crashed at 19:20. Three passengers, ages 30, 33, and 51, suffered whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. No driver errors like speeding or failure to yield were cited. The crash shows how poor lane markings and harsh glare create danger for passengers on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.

• File Int 0448-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 25 - A 52-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after a collision involving multiple SUVs in the Bronx. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, lost consciousness and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 22:50 in the Bronx involving multiple Station Wagon/SUV vehicles. The injured party was a 52-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report notes the driver lost consciousness and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The crash involved vehicles traveling east and west, with one vehicle pre-crash parked and another going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicles involved. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 23 - A sedan parked on Swinton Avenue was struck on its left side doors. The driver and passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cited aggressive driving and passing too closely as contributing factors in this Bronx crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:24 on Swinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 2012 Acura sedan, parked and occupied by a female driver and passenger, was hit on its left side doors. Both occupants, a 46-year-old driver and a 34-year-old passenger, were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries to the back and entire body. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factors. The driver of the striking vehicle was traveling eastbound and struck the parked sedan, causing injuries to the occupants. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of aggressive driving and unsafe passing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 13 - 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 2024-02-13

Feb 12 - A sedan traveling south struck the rear of a parked pickup truck on East Tremont Avenue. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and whiplash, remaining semiconscious. Driver inattention was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:40 AM on East Tremont Avenue when a sedan traveling south collided with the center back end of a parked GMC pickup truck. The pickup truck was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its left rear bumper. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash and was semiconscious after the crash. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. There are no contributing factors related to victim behavior listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Jan 30 - 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 2024-01-30

Jan 12 - A speeding SUV tore through parked cars on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The 35-year-old driver, seatbelted, suffered a crushed arm and shock. The crash left multiple vehicles damaged and the driver bleeding.

According to the police report, at 18:22 near 3883 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling at unsafe speed collided with multiple parked vehicles. The report states, 'an SUV, speeding, tore through parked cars. Steel screamed.' The sole occupant, a 35-year-old man, was belted behind the wheel and sustained crush injuries to his arm, with blood soaking his coat. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating driver recklessness caused the crash. Several parked cars, including sedans, SUVs, and a pick-up truck, were struck and damaged. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock. No victim behavior was cited as contributing to the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 9 - Two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway when one driver made an improper lane change. A 71-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left vehicles damaged on left and right sides, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 12:26. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions. The 71-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a driver error in lane management. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of one sedan and on the right front bumper of the other. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers of improper lane usage on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18