Bronx CB6: riders down, promises pending

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 15 - Three sedans collided head-on on Fordham Road in the Bronx late at night. Alcohol involvement was cited by police. A male passenger suffered a severe shoulder injury and was semiconscious. Front-end damage marked the violent impact of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:10 on Fordham Road in the Bronx involving three sedans traveling straight ahead in opposite directions. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating impaired driver behavior. All vehicles sustained center front-end damage, signaling a head-on collision. A male passenger, seated in the middle rear seat of one vehicle, was injured with a fractured, dislocated shoulder and was semiconscious upon impact. The passenger was not ejected, and the vehicle's airbag deployed. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's actions. Driver errors linked to alcohol impairment created a dangerous environment leading to this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - A distracted SUV driver struck a helmeted bicyclist making a left turn on Arthur Ave. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical hazard on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Arthur Ave involving a 2013 Honda SUV traveling west and a 31-year-old female bicyclist also traveling west while making a left turn. The SUV driver, a male with a learner's permit, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, especially those with restricted licenses, in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and unsafe speed as causes. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver errors in the area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The collision involved two SUVs traveling north. The driver of one SUV, a 41-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was sustained on the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Several other parked SUVs nearby also suffered damage. The police report emphasizes driver errors, specifically improper turning maneuvers and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 11 - A sedan struck a 77-year-old woman as she stepped from behind a parked car in the Bronx. The impact shattered her leg and foot. Police cite the driver’s obstructed view as a key factor.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a westbound 2015 Honda sedan while she was emerging from behind a parked vehicle on E 180 St in the Bronx. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage to the sedan was concentrated at the center front end. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 7 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited the driver for following too closely. The victim was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, at 12:14 PM in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling south on E Tremont Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Marmion Ave. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver's error as 'Following Too Closely,' which contributed to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed in Virginia and operating a 2024 Ford pick-up truck. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to maintain safe following distances during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - An 86-year-old woman driving a sedan in the Bronx was injured after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash occurred at night as she made a right turn. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The driver was semiconscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 9:49 p.m. The sole occupant, an 86-year-old female driver, was injured and found semiconscious. The vehicle, a 2018 Toyota sedan, was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially involving elderly drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - A sedan traveling west collided with a parked sedan on East 177th Street in the Bronx. The driver suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cited steering failure as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, at 7:17 AM on East 177th Street in the Bronx, a westbound Ford sedan collided with a parked Honda sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the moving vehicle striking the center front end of the parked vehicle. The driver, a 29-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision involved no pedestrians or cyclists, focusing the cause on vehicle malfunction and driver control loss.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 18 - A driver, distracted and inattentive, hit a 40-year-old man crossing E Tremont Ave with the signal. The pedestrian suffered back bruises. The car’s front end took the impact. The driver ignored traffic control.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old pedestrian crossing E Tremont Ave with the signal was struck by a westbound vehicle near Boston Rd at 19:15. The vehicle hit the pedestrian at the center front end, causing back contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, showing the driver failed to pay attention and ignored traffic signals. No vehicle type or driver license details were provided. The pedestrian’s lawful crossing was not cited as a factor. The crash highlights driver error as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A 41-year-old man suffered full-body fractures and dislocations after a late-night collision with a southbound SUV in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a southbound Honda SUV on E 183 Street near Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 11:15 p.m. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, inflicting fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained severe injuries. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain safe operation led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers faced by pedestrians in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A westbound SUV struck a sedan making a left turn on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience as a key factor in the collision’s cause.

According to the police report, a 2012 Audi SUV traveling west on E Fordham Rd collided with a 2004 Honda sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The SUV had three occupants and was operated by a licensed male driver from Connecticut. The sedan was driven by a male with a New York learner’s permit. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in complex traffic maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 11 - A 20-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a sedan turning right struck her at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on E Tremont Ave was making a right turn onto Morris Park Ave at 16:38 when it struck a 20-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no other contributing factors related to her behavior were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 1999 Toyota sedan with two occupants. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 10 - A sedan passed too close on East 187th Street. The car struck a bicyclist, breaking his bones. The driver reacted to another vehicle. The cyclist, helmeted, was hurt across his body but stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 187th Street in the Bronx struck a bicyclist moving in the same direction. The crash happened at 11:22 AM. Police cite 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as driver errors. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged, showing the point of impact. The report lists driver distraction and unsafe passing as causes. Helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A 32-year-old female passenger was partially ejected and injured in a Bronx crash involving a flatbed truck and an SUV. The collision, marked by driver inattention and failure to yield, left the passenger in shock with unknown injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Devoe Avenue in the Bronx at 18:27. The collision involved a flatbed truck traveling east and a parked SUV. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, was partially ejected from the SUV and sustained injuries of unknown severity. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The passenger was wearing a lap belt but was still partially ejected, highlighting the severity of the impact. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the flatbed truck showed no damage. The passenger experienced shock following the crash. The driver of the SUV held a permit license, and the truck driver was licensed. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A taxi traveling north on E 184 St struck a sedan with its left front bumper. The taxi’s left rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan both traveling north on E 184 St collided around 10:00 AM. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, which struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 23-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting the impact was primarily on the taxi’s side. The crash highlights risks from distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05