Hunts Point Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-25

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

A sedan making a right turn struck the right rear bumper of a northbound tractor truck on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 32-year-old man, suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Hunts Point Avenue attempted a right turn and collided with the right rear bumper of a northbound tractor truck. The front passenger in the sedan, a 32-year-old male, was injured and experienced shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the truck’s right rear bumper were damaged. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 52-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed unsafely on Hunts Point Avenue. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver caused the crash by reversing without caution. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured after an SUV backed unsafely on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, a 2012 Jeep SUV, was traveling south and reversed into the pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No damage was noted on the SUV. The pedestrian was in the roadway performing other actions at the time of impact. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing maneuvers in busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

A 52-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Hunts Point Avenue. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit by a westbound sedan. The driver remained licensed and sober.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a westbound 2022 Honda sedan, which struck the pedestrian on its left rear quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal was noted, but no helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian but highlights the circumstances of the crash and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A moped and an SUV collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. A 12-year-old rear passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered fractures to the knee and lower leg. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard involving a moped traveling north and an SUV traveling west. The moped carried two occupants, including a 12-year-old male rear passenger who was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the moped on its left front bumper, impacting the moped's center front end. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of ignoring traffic signals and excessive speed in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A 23-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in the Bronx. The sedan driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The e-scooter struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The 23-year-old e-scooter driver was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was cited for driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The e-scooter was making a left turn when it struck the sedan’s left front bumper. The sedan was traveling west, going straight ahead, and sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan hit a forklift at Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The forklift driver was unhurt. Both vehicles moved straight ahead.

According to the police report, a sedan and a forklift collided at 1345 Seneca Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan, driven east by a 51-year-old woman, struck the northbound forklift. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged. The forklift showed no damage. The sedan driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The forklift driver was licensed and uninjured. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite clear driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A box truck and an SUV crashed head-on at Oak Point Avenue in the Bronx. Two rear passengers in the SUV suffered head and face injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The SUV driver showed signs of inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a 2014 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on Oak Point Avenue collided with a 2013 Hino box truck traveling north. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the truck. Two female rear passengers in the SUV, ages 52 and 57, were injured with head and face trauma and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors were specified. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and right front bumper damage to the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan was struck from behind by an SUV on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver followed too closely, causing the crash. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx when an SUV rear-ended a sedan traveling northbound. The sedan's 31-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan was hit at its center back end, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were listed. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A garbage truck driver suffered severe leg injuries in a crash on Drake Street. The truck struck an unspecified object or vehicle while making a left turn. The driver was conscious but fractured and dislocated parts of his lower leg.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male garbage truck driver was injured on Drake Street at 6:39 AM. The truck was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the left front bumper. The driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in large vehicle operations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on Hunts Point Avenue in the Bronx. The right rear passenger suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver’s inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan traveling north on Hunts Point Avenue collided with a parked 2009 SUV. The impact occurred on the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s left side doors. A 27-year-old female occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated shoulder. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Speed." No other contributing factors were noted. The injured party was a passenger, and no helmet or signaling issues were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

A bus traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard struck the rear of another vehicle. The bus driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the center back end of the bus. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2019 Collins bus traveling north on Bruckner Boulevard collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The bus driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the bus. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The report does not specify the other vehicle's details or injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-03-02