New York City has experienced a significant increase in traffic-related fatalities in the first quarter of 2024, recording 60 deaths, the highest since the inception of Vision Zero in 2014. This alarming rate of traffic violence, averaging one death every 36 hours, underscores the urgent need for enhanced safety measures. In Queens alone, there have been 750 deaths since the program began, with 57 fatalities in the district represented by Council Member Julie Won. Local officials, including NY City Council Speaker Adams, emphasize the importance of prioritizing pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist safety through legislative actions and improved street planning. Meanwhile, similar concerns are echoed in New Jersey, where pedestrian deaths have surged, prompting Representative Josh G to announce a new Pedestrian Safety Strategy to address the rise in fatalities.
Deadly crashes are up 27% in New Jersey so far this year. Here's the plan to turn the tide. @NickJCaloway reports. https://t.co/RnArmpWozq
A new report finds that NYC recorded 60 traffic deaths during the first three months of 2024, marking the deadliest start to a calendar year under the city’s Vision Zero program, which launched a decade ago with the goal of improving street safety. https://t.co/T5hzJ7yCt5
Over the past few years, we’ve seen an alarming increase in pedestrian deaths in Jersey, reversing decades of progress. I announced my new Pedestrian Safety Strategy to address the alarming number of pedestrian fatalities in Jersey and around the country. https://t.co/dH6lOj2RQw
NYC records 60 traffic deaths in 1st quarter of 2024, the most since Vision Zero began https://t.co/P6YBdFwukW
Since Vision Zero began, there have been 750 deaths in Queens, including 57 in my district. The Administration must comply with the legal requirements of the Streets Plan & implement more daylighting to create safer streets & reduce senseless traffic violence. https://t.co/ybvyoJekFc
The growing rate of traffic crash fatalities in the first quarter of 2024 is deeply concerning. Keeping NYers safe from traffic violence is paramount, and @NYCCouncil will continue to prioritize actions that make our streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike. https://t.co/zzh2wBdxJA
NEW: The first quarter of 2024 was the deadliest start to a year since Vision Zero began in 2014 — with 60 New Yorkers killed by traffic violence. Traffic violence killed one person every 36 hours. ➡️ https://t.co/haiizskbYz https://t.co/QJu703GOIZ