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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

A driver suffered shock and minor injuries after a parked Chevrolet struck her vehicle on Edward L Grant Highway in the Bronx. The impact hit the right front bumper and center front end, highlighting dangers from parked vehicle collisions.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Edward L Grant Highway in the Bronx, a 26-year-old female driver was involved in a collision with a parked 2017 Chevrolet. The Chevrolet was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the center front end of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The driver of the moving vehicle was not ejected but experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores risks posed by parked vehicles in traffic flow, though no explicit driver fault was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A bicyclist riding south on Edward L Grant Hwy was struck on his right side by a taxi making a left turn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Edward L Grant Hwy near W 169 St. A taxi, traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel striking the bicyclist's right side doors. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota car or SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on E 169 St in the Bronx. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe backing and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles were damaged on their rear quarter panels during the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:54 on E 169 St near Gerard Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling west collided, with one vehicle making a U-turn and the other going straight. The driver of the Nissan sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Nissan was impacted on its left rear quarter panel, while the Honda sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors involving unsafe backing maneuvers and distraction as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 50-year-old woman was struck at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 170 St near Sheridan Ave in the Bronx at 7:25 PM. A 2014 Dodge SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west and making a left turn, struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was injured across her entire body, was semiconscious, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver's failure to yield and inattention directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by unlicensed and distracted drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 3:20 a.m. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock. The crash involved close passing and impact to the left rear quarter panel and right front bumper of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:20 a.m. on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan and the other striking with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in vehicle positioning. The injured party was the 34-year-old male driver of the parked sedan, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of improper passing and close vehicle proximity on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 17-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx collision. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. Impact struck the scooter’s front center and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on W 170 St near Cromwell Ave in the Bronx at 16:07. A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the sedan driver’s part. The sedan, traveling west, struck the e-scooter also going west, impacting the scooter’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The injured rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists no contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in vehicle collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred on Jerome Avenue at 7:45 p.m. The driver suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 7:45 p.m. The e-scooter was traveling north and struck the left side doors of another vehicle traveling east. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as level 3. The vehicle involved had damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The focus remains on the driver's inattention leading to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

DOT will install a two-way busway on East Tremont Avenue next spring. Cars must turn off; only buses and trucks allowed. The move targets slow, crowded buses. Most locals ride transit. The plan keeps parking, speeds up buses, and centers people, not cars.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new two-way busway for East Tremont Avenue between Third Avenue and Southern Boulevard, to be installed in spring 2025. The proposal was presented to the Municipal Services Committee of Bronx Community Board 5. DOT’s plan, first floated in June 2024, restricts the 0.6-mile stretch to buses and trucks, forcing cars to turn off at the first opportunity. The matter summary notes, 'Bronx bus riders are about to get a short stretch of relief.' Council Member Oswald Feliz represents the district but has not publicly supported or opposed this project. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, however, called for better bus service, stating, 'We need better buses to move across our borough from east to west.' DOT’s outreach found most shoppers and workers use transit or walk, not drive. The agency chose not to remove parking, responding to business concerns. The busway aims to speed up the Bx36, the Bronx’s fifth-busiest bus, and serve a low-income, car-free majority.

• DOT: Tremont Ave. Busway to Be Installed in Spring, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-11

A 49-year-old man was injured crossing Jerome Avenue near East 170th Street. The SUV driver, traveling south, struck the pedestrian amid limited visibility. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jerome Avenue at or near East 170th Street in the Bronx at 16:39. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a southbound 2008 Honda SUV struck him at the center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role in the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to the elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's impaired sightlines as the critical factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at College Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, 77, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed views as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on College Avenue in the Bronx involving a northbound SUV and a westbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 77-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The sedan's driver had limited visibility and unspecified additional factors, which likely impaired his ability to avoid the collision. The SUV struck the sedan on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior on the part of the injured driver beyond these driver errors and environmental conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

A 64-year-old man was injured crossing outside an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 22:42 in the Bronx near East 169 Street. The pedestrian was crossing the roadway outside an intersection when he was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An unlicensed driver under the influence crashed a 2020 Nissan SUV into a parked 2015 Toyota SUV on East 174 Street. The impact injured the driver, causing neck whiplash. Alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving were key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near East 174 Street and Clay Avenue in the Bronx at 11:50 p.m. A 2020 Nissan SUV, driven by a male driver who was unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol, struck a parked 2015 Toyota SUV. The Nissan's right front bumper collided with the Toyota's left front quarter panel. The driver of the Nissan suffered neck injuries consistent with whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and the driver's unlicensed status as contributing factors. The Nissan driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle, wearing a lap belt, and was not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the parked vehicle or any victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 44-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after being struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 170 Street. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 170 Street and Clay Avenue around 5:50 AM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was the sole occupant of the 2008 Honda sedan. The report does not list any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield, nor does it attribute the injury to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond crossing against the signal. The incident highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians at intersections when crossing signals are ignored.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A moped traveling north on Morris Avenue hit a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed by the moped driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:47 AM on Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling straight ahead struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The report cites the moped driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior beyond crossing with the signal. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and speed control as central to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 7-year-old boy crossing Jerome Avenue against the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact to the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg caused bruising and moderate injury. The driver continued straight, hitting the child with the right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jerome Avenue at 14:29 while crossing against the signal. The northbound sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when it struck the child with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to the hip and upper leg, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report lists the pedestrian’s action as crossing against the signal but does not cite any driver contributing factors explicitly. The collision’s point of impact and vehicle damage were both on the right front bumper, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian in the crosswalk area. No other contributing factors or victim safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04