Injured, Not Invisible: Demand Action on Deadly Streets

A dump truck and sedan collided on East 233rd Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing and an oversized vehicle as contributing factors in the 10:07 a.m. crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:07 a.m. on East 233rd Street near Van Cortlandt Park East in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2021 dump truck traveling west and a 2022 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the dump truck’s right rear quarter panel. The report identifies "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The injured party was a 41-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s right rear passenger seat. She sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error in lane changing maneuvers as the cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

A northbound SUV made an improper U-turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries. The SUV sustained front-end damage. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV was making a U-turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 14:24 when it struck a northbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The SUV's left front bumper collided with the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors linked to the e-scooter driver, while the SUV driver was noted for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV suffered damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle rider was partially ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on East 233 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and aggressive driving, leaving the motorcyclist semiconscious with upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 233 Street in the Bronx at 9:30 PM. A motorcycle traveling east collided with a station wagon/SUV making a left turn northeast. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, indicating critical driver errors on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's left front bumper was impacted. The motorcycle rider was semiconscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving in vehicle interactions with vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was making a U-turn while the other proceeded straight. The impact demolished one vehicle’s front and injured an 83-year-old female driver with contusions. Driver error triggered the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:05 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south collided when one vehicle was making a U-turn and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the front of the other, which was demolished. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. An 83-year-old female driver, wearing a lap belt and conscious, suffered contusions and was injured but not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and U-turn maneuvers in dense urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered head contusions after a 2017 Kia SUV made a left turn and struck him on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the bicyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A 2017 Kia SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a northbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The SUV's front center end and the bike's left front bumper were damaged at the point of impact. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle with five occupants onboard. The report highlights the bicyclist's unsafe speed and failure to yield as key elements in the crash dynamics.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A rear-end crash on East 233 Street in the Bronx left a 53-year-old male driver with neck injuries. The impact involved two sedans traveling westbound. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed to the collision, causing whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:40 AM on East 233 Street in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling westbound. The Tesla sedan struck the BMW sedan at the center back end, indicating a rear-end collision. The 53-year-old male driver of the BMW was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the injured driver's vehicle, and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors overall. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Albany lawmakers passed a bill to quadruple red light cameras in New York City. The cap jumps from 150 to 600 intersections. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie led the move. The street sweeper camera bill died. Streets stay dangerous. Enforcement rises.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State Assembly passed legislation to expand red light cameras from 150 to 600 intersections. The bill, steered by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (District 83), marks a major shift in automated enforcement. The matter summary states: 'State legislators are expected to pass a dramatic expansion of red light cameras at New York City intersections.' Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, 'People shouldn’t run red lights... when they do that they endanger other people’s lives, and people have died.' Heastie controlled the vote. A separate bill to ticket cars blocking street sweepers failed to reach the floor. Advocates pushed for both measures, but only the camera expansion passed. The next legislative session is in January.

• More red light cameras coming to NYC intersections under newly passed legislation, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28