Jun 7 - Two sedans and an SUV collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Unsafe speed and following too closely caused the crash. Two drivers suffered back injuries, including whiplash and bruising. Airbags deployed, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving two sedans and one SUV, all traveling southbound. The contributing factors listed are unsafe speed and following too closely, indicating driver errors that led to the crash. The SUV was struck at the center back end, while the sedans impacted front and rear sections respectively. Two drivers were injured: a 19-year-old female and a 34-year-old male, both conscious and wearing seat belts with airbags deployed. Injuries included back trauma, whiplash, and contusions. The report notes that one driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks of excessive speed and tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 3 - 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

May 22 - Three occupants suffered head injuries and whiplash in a late-night collision involving two SUVs and a sedan. The crash, marked by unsafe speed, caused center and side impact damage. All injured were restrained but experienced serious trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2023 Cadillac SUV, a 2022 Kia SUV, and a 2014 Audi sedan. The report cites unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The Cadillac SUV sustained center front end damage, impacting the Kia SUV on its left side doors, while the Audi sedan had damage to its center front end and right front bumper. Three occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female front passenger, and a 23-year-old female rear passenger, all wearing lap belts and harnesses. Each suffered head injuries and whiplash, with one passenger unconscious at the scene. The collision dynamics and driver errors, specifically unsafe speed, led to significant trauma despite proper restraint use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 10 - Two SUVs collided on Mosholu Parkway at 9:02 a.m. The rear vehicle struck the front SUV’s back end. A 34-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old passenger suffered injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mosholu Parkway at 9:02 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The front vehicle, a 2019 Nissan SUV driven by a licensed female driver aged 34, sustained center back end damage. She was injured in the crash, suffering back injuries and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The rear vehicle, a 2024 Subaru SUV driven by a licensed male driver, struck the front SUV’s rear. An 8-year-old male passenger in the rear SUV was also injured, with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and minor bleeding, also restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 27 - Two northbound vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV’s front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited aggressive driving and unsafe lane changing as key factors in the crash, highlighting driver errors behind the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a 2010 SUV and a 2020 pick-up truck, both traveling north. The SUV sustained center back end damage while the pick-up truck hit the SUV with its center front end. The front passenger in the SUV, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors for both vehicles, with unsafe lane changing specifically noted for the SUV passenger’s contributing factors. These driver errors led directly to the collision and the passenger’s injuries, underscoring the systemic dangers of aggressive behavior on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 11 - Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impact caused by driver distraction and following too closely. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 11:10. Two SUVs traveling south collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear SUV, a 46-year-old female, was cited for driver inattention/distraction and following too closely. Both drivers, a 33-year-old male and the 46-year-old female, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage included the right rear bumper of the rear SUV and the center front end of the front SUV. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 11 - Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...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, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Apr 4 - A northbound SUV slammed into the rear of a parked SUV on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the parked vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause of the crash late at night.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 p.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway. A northbound Mercedes SUV, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, collided with the center back end of a parked Jaguar SUV. The Jaguar's male driver, age 35, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the moving vehicle's driver failed to maintain attention. The impact demolished the front end of the Mercedes and damaged the rear of the Jaguar. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 3 - A female SUV driver suffered a neck injury and shock after a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The impact struck the vehicle’s left front bumper. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the collision, highlighting driver-related errors.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway at 3:30 AM. The vehicle, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling southbound, was struck on the left front bumper. The driver sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was in shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a primary contributing factor and notes an unspecified secondary factor, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The crash caused damage to the vehicle’s left front bumper, underscoring the impact location and severity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 29 - Two female bicyclists collided head-on on Broadway in the Bronx. Both were ejected and suffered upper arm and elbow injuries. Both wore helmets but were left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea after impact at midday.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near West 242 Street in the Bronx at 12:29 PM. Two female bicyclists, ages 19 and 21, collided while both traveling southbound. Both riders were ejected from their bikes and sustained injuries: one suffered elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries; the other sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were wearing helmets and reported complaints of pain or nausea, and were in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors, indicating a collision between two bicyclists without external vehicle involvement. Both bicyclists were drivers of their respective bikes, traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the left front bumpers of both bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714339 - 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 - Red-light running kills. Twenty-nine dead last year. Highest ever. Reckless drivers surge post-pandemic. City report demands more cameras—jump from 150 to 1,325 intersections. Officials back the bill. Victims’ families demand action. Cameras cut crashes. But the most dangerous drivers remain loose.

On March 20, 2024, the Department of Transportation released a report urging passage of a bill to expand New York City’s red-light camera program. The bill, supported by DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and sponsored by State Senator Andrew Goundardes, would boost camera coverage from 150 to 1,325 intersections—about 10% of the city’s 13,700 signals. The report states: “Expanding the number of intersections with red light cameras... could substantially enhance the deterrent effect of the program and return New York City to the consistently downward trend of red light-running behavior we had seen prior to the pandemic.” Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz also supports expansion, calling for cameras at every intersection. The DOT notes that cameras have slashed T-bone crashes by 65% and rear-end collisions by 49% at monitored sites, but the statutory cap blocks broader safety gains. Relatives of crash victims joined the call, demanding the city confront driver negligence and protect the community.

• DOT Report: Rise in Red Light Running Shows Need for More Cameras, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-03-20

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 10 - A northbound SUV struck the rear center of a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and bruising. Tire failure and unsafe speed contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, at 5:40 a.m., a northbound SUV collided with the center back end of a northbound sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The sedan’s 23-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites tire failure and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV impacted the sedan with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the sedan was the only occupant injured. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights vehicle maintenance issues and driver speed as critical factors in this serious crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18