"It's just like you don't want your kids to walk in the street because you don't know what's going to happen. It could be higher. Brooklyn is horrible."
"Speeding. People need to slow down and just follow the laws. Some people do make mistakes, don't get me wrong. But if, you know, you hit stay. That could have been you or anybody, you know, any of your family members."
"Both street safety advocates and everyday people tell me all of these traffic deaths are preventable - especially through expanded bike networks, speed enforcement and additional traffic calming measures."
New York City experienced seven traffic fatalities in a single week, including a 53-year-old cyclist struck by a cement truck in Borough Park, a 78-year-old passenger in a multi-vehicle collision, and a 4-year-old killed in a hit-and-run. Residents and safety advocates emphasize that these deaths are preventable through expanded protected bike lane networks, enhanced speed enforcement, and traffic calming infrastructure. Borough Park, designated as a priority area in 2017, lacks protected bike lanes despite its high-risk status. Community members stress the need for drivers to reduce speed, follow traffic laws, and remain at accident scenes. Advocates question what additional measures are necessary to prevent a deadly week from becoming a deadly year.
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