Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. Night after night, the parkways bleed.

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 5 - Council hears from Bronx riders. Four new Metro-North stations promise faster, safer commutes. Councilmembers Marmorato and Farias back the plan. The public weighs in. The city moves closer to breaking car dependence in transit deserts.

On January 5, 2024, the City Council held a public input session on the plan to open four new Metro-North stations in East Bronx. The proposal, nearing the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) certification, aims to serve Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, and Hunts Point. The session, supported by Councilmember Kristy Marmorato (District 13) and Councilmember Amanda Farias, highlighted the need for faster, more reliable transit. Marmorato said, 'the Metro-North will provide an alternative for drivers dealing with congestion pricing, and for those who might be reluctant to take the subway.' Farias called it part of a 'better transit future.' The Department of City Planning updated residents, reflecting ongoing community feedback. The plan has bipartisan support and promises to reshape transit for neighborhoods long underserved by safe, fast options.

• Public input session for new East Bronx Metro-North stations slated for next week, gothamist.com, Published 2024-01-05

Dec 12 - A moped and sedan collided head-on on Shore Road in the Bronx. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles hit center front ends. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north and a sedan traveling south collided head-on on Shore Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles had center front end damage. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused serious injury but no fatalities.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A sedan rear-ended another car on Bruckner Expressway. The driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered a back injury and concussion. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The crash struck hard at dawn.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bruckner Expressway rear-ended another vehicle. The 46-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering a back injury and concussion. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the car. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan. No helmet or signaling issues were reported. The crash happened as both vehicles were going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A sedan slid on Bruckner Expressway at night. Lane change ended in a crash. A 21-year-old woman in the front seat suffered bruises and an arm injury. Pavement was slick. Metal bent. She stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2009 BMW sedan heading north on Bruckner Expressway changed lanes and crashed, striking the center front end. The front passenger, a 21-year-old woman, was injured with bruises and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the lane change. No other driver errors were noted. The sedan's center front end was damaged and the passenger was protected by an airbag and lap belt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681221 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - Assembly bill A 8079 would force scooter riders to get licensed, insured, and schooled. No license, no sale. Lawmakers push paperwork, not street fixes. Vulnerable users still face the same steel threat.

Assembly Bill A 8079, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Filed September 27, 2023, it aims to require a safety manual, licensing, and insurance for electric scooter operators in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license...; requires liability insurance for electric scooters in cities having a population of one million or more.' Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. leads, with Rebecca Seawright, Michael Benedetto, Deborah Glick, Jeffrion Aubry, David McDonough, and Michael Novakhov co-sponsoring. The bill targets paperwork and compliance. It does not address the core dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.

• File A 8079, Open States, Published 2023-09-27

Sep 18 - Two vehicles collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 36-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a 47-year-old man in a sedan from behind. Both drivers suffered head and neck injuries. Both were restrained and remained inside their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV driven by a 36-year-old woman traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway rear-ended a 2011 sedan driven by a 47-year-old man also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Both sustained injuries: the SUV driver suffered neck injuries, and the sedan driver suffered head injuries. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - Three vehicles collided northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway. A 24-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash involved slippery pavement and other vehicular factors. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, three vehicles traveling northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. The crash involved a pick-up truck and two SUVs. A 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining full-body trauma and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as slippery pavement and other vehicular causes. One driver was unlicensed. The point of impact included the right rear bumper of the pick-up truck and the center front ends of the SUVs. The report identifies driver errors as 'Other Vehicular' factors and notes the hazardous road condition but does not assign fault to the injured driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Shore Road. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact hit right front quarter panel of one car and left front bumper of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Shore Road. Both drivers were male and licensed in New York. The crash involved a right front quarter panel impact on one vehicle and a left front bumper impact on the other. One driver, age 36, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A 21-year-old man was hit by an SUV on City Island Road. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The crash happened away from an intersection. The driver was going straight north when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north on City Island Road. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A Ford SUV struck the rear right bumper of a Kia sedan on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver in a 2008 Kia sedan was injured when a 2022 Ford SUV hit the sedan's right rear bumper on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan driver sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The Kia was changing lanes while the Ford was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused front-end damage to the sedan and rear bumper damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. One car overturned. Two teenage passengers suffered bruises and scrapes. Both were conscious and restrained. Driver followed too closely and sped.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hutchinson River Parkway collided. One vehicle overturned after impact. Two female passengers, ages 15 and 16, were injured but remained conscious and restrained. The 15-year-old suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions; the 16-year-old had abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed." The crash damaged left side doors and the left rear quarter panel of one sedan, while the other overturned after being struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A northbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan driver and a young passenger suffered injuries. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. Airbags deployed. The crash left a child bruised and the driver with abrasions.

According to the police report, a 2007 SUV traveling north on Bruckner Expressway slowed or stopped and collided with the rear of a 2005 sedan also traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 35-year-old woman, and a 2-year-old male passenger in the rear seat were injured. The driver sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm, while the child suffered a chest contusion. Both occupants were conscious and restrained, with airbags deployed. The SUV showed damage to its center back end; the sedan had damage to its center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No victims were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 17 - A sedan and an SUV collided on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV slowed or stopped; the sedan, traveling at unsafe speed and following too closely, struck the SUV’s rear. Both driver and front passenger in the sedan suffered shoulder injuries and bruises.

According to the police report, a 2019 BMW sedan traveling northeast on the Bruckner Expressway rear-ended a 2005 Chevrolet SUV that was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s driver, 45, and front passenger, 29, both sustained upper arm shoulder injuries and contusions. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling in the same direction. The sedan’s airbags deployed, and occupants were restrained. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan and center back end damage to the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 11 - Two SUVs smashed on Middletown Road. Five people hurt. Whiplash and shock hit a toddler, children, adults. Police cite alcohol. Metal twisted, lives shaken. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Middletown Road near Bruckner Boulevard at 3:39 a.m. Both vehicles traveled north. The Dodge SUV struck the Hyundai SUV from behind. Five people suffered injuries: a male driver with a permit and four passengers, ages 1 to 27. All reported whiplash and full-body pain, with shock noted. Police listed alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the Dodge driver. The Hyundai driver was licensed. No other driver errors were reported. The report does not mention any victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - SUV struck sedan from behind on Hutchinson River Parkway. Three people hurt. Whiplash. Driver followed too close. Metal bent. No one lost consciousness.

According to the police report, a northbound Toyota SUV rear-ended a Mercedes sedan on Hutchinson River Parkway. The crash injured three people: the 39-year-old woman driving the SUV, the 41-year-old man driving the sedan, and a 5-year-old boy riding in the sedan. All suffered whiplash but stayed conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the SUV driver's error. All occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the back of the SUV. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 1 - 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