Mount Hope Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

A 50-year-old male driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg in a collision on East 182 Street. The crash involved two sedans, with confusion cited as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 182 Street in the Bronx at 15:26. The incident involved two sedans, one traveling west and the other parked. The driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' repeatedly as a contributing factor, indicating confusion played a significant role in the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the moving sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the parked sedan. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited, but the confusion factor suggests a breakdown in situational awareness or right-of-way understanding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

A motorcycle driver without a license passed too closely to a parked SUV on Tiebout Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 17-year-old passenger, causing abrasions and lower leg trauma. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Tiebout Avenue in the Bronx at 8:26 p.m. A 2023 Taizhou motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator, was traveling west and collided with a parked 2015 Honda SUV. The motorcycle struck the SUV’s right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured party was a 17-year-old male passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the motorcycle, who sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. The crash highlights driver error involving unsafe passing maneuvers and unlicensed operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

A bus and an SUV collided while both were parked on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured a 52-year-old male passenger in the SUV, causing back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:18 on West Burnside Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2015 Ford bus and a 2001 Ford SUV, both traveling east and both initially parked. The bus sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the SUV was damaged at its center front end. A 52-year-old male occupant in the SUV, seated in the left rear passenger position and restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights risks even when vehicles are stationary, with impact causing injury to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...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, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Council targets hidden plates. Bill makes it a crime to park, stop, or drive with covered tags. Fines reach $1,000. Jail time possible. Committee weighs action. Streets demand accountability.

Int 0766-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on April 11, 2024. The bill reads: “prohibiting the parking, standing, stopping, or operation of a motor vehicle with obscured or defaced license plates.” Council Member Oswald Feliz leads, joined by Holden, Bottcher, Gennaro, Marte, Restler, Ung, and Paladino. The bill sets fines up to $1,000 and possible jail for violators. Each offense is a misdemeanor. The council aims to strip cover for reckless drivers, making it harder to dodge tickets and accountability. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear: end the shield for lawless driving.

• File Int 0766-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

A 32-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg injuries after being struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred in the Bronx near East 181 Street and Ryer Avenue.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ryer Avenue and East 181 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted in the data. The focus remains on the pedestrian's crossing action at the intersection without a signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

A 22-year-old woman was struck by a northbound SUV while crossing Jerome Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact to her entire body caused contusions and bruises. The driver, proceeding straight, hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2023 Kia SUV traveling north on Jerome Avenue struck her with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, described as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk." The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her entire body and was conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision highlights the danger posed to pedestrians crossing outside designated areas, with the vehicle impact concentrated on the right front bumper of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

A 27-year-old male SUV driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred when the SUV made an improper U-turn, striking a moped traveling straight. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx around 3:00 PM. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male, was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The impact was on the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The SUV driver sustained a neck injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The moped was traveling straight northbound when struck. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report. The crash highlights driver errors involving inattention and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Assembly bill A 9415 orders $90 million for faster, more reliable buses and fare-free rides. Sponsors demand the MTA report every dollar. Streets could shift. Riders wait.

Assembly bill A 9415, introduced March 14, 2024, sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Enacts the get congestion pricing right act,' directs the MTA to spend $45 million to improve bus frequency and reliability, and another $45 million to expand fare-free bus pilots in New York City. Sponsors Zohran Mamdani (36), Yudelka Tapia (86), Jo Anne Simon (52), and Alex Bores (73) back the move. The bill requires the MTA to report on these investments. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 9415, Open States, Published 2024-03-14

Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Council bill demands DOT fix NYCHA sidewalks first. Seniors come before all. Broken walks trip, injure, kill. Law forces city to show its work. No more hiding behind red tape.

Bill Int 0504-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 7, 2024. It orders the DOT to prioritize sidewalk repairs at NYCHA sites, with senior housing first. The bill summary reads: 'establishing priority for sidewalk repairs at developments operated by the New York city housing authority.' Sponsors include Alexa Avilés (primary), Shaun Abreu, Shahana K. Hanif, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Sandy Nurse, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez, Lincoln Restler, Rafael Salamanca, Jr., and Farah N. Louis. The law also requires public reporting of repairs and timelines. Sidewalk neglect endangers NYCHA residents—this bill aims to force action and transparency.

• File Int 0504-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

A sedan traveling west struck an e-bike heading north on East 175 Street. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion and was injured. Police cite other vehicular factors contributing to the crash, highlighting driver errors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 175 Street involving a westbound sedan and a northbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 28-year-old male, sustained a head abrasion and was injured but remained conscious. The sedan, a 2021 Hyundai, impacted the e-bike on its right side doors, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both the e-bike driver and the sedan driver, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues played a role. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver errors and vehicle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06

Council moves to outlaw fake plates. Fraud hides reckless drivers. Bill targets sellers, sets fines. Streets need truth. Law aims to strip shields from danger.

Bill Int 0178-2024 sits with the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the sale or distribution of fraudulent license plates," makes it illegal to sell or distribute fake or temporary plates, with civil penalties for violators. Council Member Lincoln Restler leads as primary sponsor, joined by Feliz, Schulman, Ung, Marte, Hudson, Brewer, Brannan, and Avilés. The bill was referred to committee the same day. Fraudulent plates let reckless drivers vanish. This measure aims to close that escape, exposing those who endanger lives.

• File Int 0178-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Council moves to expand Open Streets on busy holidays. More hours. More car-free blocks. Pedestrians and cyclists get space when crowds surge. Streets shift from traffic to people. Danger drops. The city listens to neighborhoods.

Bill Int 0270-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, it amends city code to require the Department of Transportation to expand Open Streets hours on holidays with heavy foot traffic—Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Halloween, and others. The bill reads: 'special activation of the Open Streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rivera, Brooks-Powers, Louis, Nurse, Ossé, Sanchez, Cabán, Banks, Avilés, Riley, Salaam, Hanif, Feliz, Won, Restler, and Joseph. Community groups can suggest more dates. The city must review all requests under the same standards as regular Open Streets. This bill aims to give people the street when they need it most.

• File Int 0270-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28