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Concerns rise as yet another tragic pedestrian accident occurs at notorious Bronx crossing. A recent fatal pedestrian accident in the Bronx shows just how dangerous New York City's streets remain for people throughout the city. Fortunately, New York City pedestrian fatalities decreased last year. But the number of pedestrians fatally struck on city streets still...

Drunk and impaired driving statistics for NY, NYC, and the Bronx paint a grim picture. One of the most common factors in fatal car accidents is alcohol. About 1 out of every 3 deadly crashes involves alcohol-impaired driving, according to a new study. Researchers at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were quick to note...

Here's what's being done to protect The City's most vulnerable road users. Safety improvements were made at 1,400 intersections throughout New York City in 2022, and pedestrian deaths were among the lowest on record, Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced late last month. More than a million people commute from out of the...

A Bronx pedestrian accident lawyer explains why older residents are at risk in NYC. A recent fatal pedestrian accident involving a 91-year-old Bronx resident highlights the danger older residents face in New York City, where pedestrian fatalities have become a serious problem in recent years, according to a recent New York City Department of Transportation...

Highway accidents have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities The State of New York recently announced plans to spend $48 million in federal funding to "improve highway safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries due to crashes," according to an announcement from the state. "Safety on our roadways is a top priority in...

Why are serious car accidents becoming more common in cities like the Bronx? Car accidents on urban roads have become increasingly more common in recent years across the country and in New York, according to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This shift toward more crashes in urban versus rural...

Texting and driving accidents can be prevented if states adopt tougher laws prohibiting drivers from using a cellphone, according to a recent traffic safety study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). "Our findings suggest that other states could benefit from adopting broader laws against cellphone use while driving, but more research is...

Car accidents are bound to happen in a busy, populated area like the Bronx. However, in the first half of 2022, fatal car accidents in the Bronx have skyrocketed compared to previous years. According to findings published on Streets Blog NYC, so far this year, there have been 28 roadway fatalities in the Bronx, a 22...

Pedestrian accidents with seniors have a higher risk of fatalities. According to early estimates, fatal pedestrian accidents in the U.S. are at a 40-year high. Many of the victims are ages 65 or older, but New York City has a plan to make things safer for seniors. The NYC Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) says...

Speeding and reckless driving continue to wreak havoc on the city's roads Car accident fatalities in New York City recently reached an 8-year high, primarily due to speeding drivers, according to a recent New York Times article. “We have seen just too many people dying on our streets, with crashes disproportionately concentrated in certain New...