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

May 31 - A 71-year-old man driving a sedan on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. The sedan, traveling north, impacted with its right front bumper. The driver sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors or other vehicles involved. The crash resulted in damage to the vehicle's right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - 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

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

May 23 - Tractor truck struck sedan’s rear on Bruckner Expressway. Five inside. Thirteen-year-old front passenger suffered head trauma, semiconscious. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect the young.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling north on Bruckner Expressway hit the left rear bumper of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried five people. A 13-year-old girl in the front passenger seat suffered head trauma and internal injuries. She was semiconscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The truck’s left front bumper and the sedan’s left rear bumper were damaged. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - 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 2023-05-22

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 13 - A 19-year-old woman was hit by a northbound sedan on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. The impact was at the car’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a northbound sedan on Orchard Beach Road in the Bronx. The collision occurred away from an intersection, with the pedestrian engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway. The impact point was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified. No mention of helmet use or signaling is noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 21 - Two sedans slammed together on Shore Road. The hit struck one car’s rear, the other’s front. Two children in back seats suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both stayed conscious. Both wore lap belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Shore Road collided. The impact struck the left rear bumper of one sedan and the front center of the other. Two child passengers, ages 7 and 11, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were seated in the rear, restrained by lap belts and harnesses, and remained conscious after the crash. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - 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 2023-03-21

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13

Feb 1 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-02-01

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Dec 7 - Two SUVs crashed on the Bruckner Expressway. The driver changing lanes hit the other vehicle from behind. Two female passengers suffered knee, leg, foot, and back injuries. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. Road conditions were slippery.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on the Bruckner Expressway collided. One driver was changing lanes unsafely when the right front bumper of his vehicle struck the left rear bumper of the other SUV. Two female passengers in the struck vehicle were injured, suffering knee, lower leg, foot, and back injuries, and complained of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No occupants were ejected. The crash caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 50-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and left unconscious on Bruckner Boulevard. The crash caused left side damage to the bike. Injury severity was serious. The rider wore a motorcycle helmet. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Bruckner Boulevard was ejected from his vehicle and rendered unconscious. The crash resulted in left side damage to the bike, with the point of impact at the center front end. The rider was wearing a motorcycle helmet. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The bicyclist sustained serious injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The rider was the sole occupant and driver of the e-bike at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Wilkinson Avenue. Five people, including children, suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious. No one was ejected. Police list unspecified contributing factors. Center-end damage marked both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Wilkinson Avenue collided head-on. Five occupants, ages 1 to 33, including a male driver and four passengers, were injured with whiplash and trauma to the entire body. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers and passengers. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are named. A bus was present but not damaged. The crash left both sedans with center-end damage. The incident underscores the severe toll of multi-occupant collisions, even when restraints are used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19