Mount Hope Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

A moped slammed into a 25-year-old woman crossing East 175 Street with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries across her body. The driver ignored traffic control and sped through the intersection.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on East 175 Street in the Bronx struck a 25-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after impact. The report lists the moped driver’s disregard for traffic control and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the moped's left front bumper. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were cited. Driver errors—traffic control disregard and speed—caused injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751201 - 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

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 forklift driver made a right turn and struck a 51-year-old woman crossing at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 PM near 2050 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. A male forklift driver, traveling southeast and making a right turn, impacted a pedestrian located at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 51-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The point of impact was the center front end of the forklift, which sustained damage in the same area. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The victim was conscious after the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicle operators’ failure to control their following distance in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Mayor Adams killed the Fordham Road bus lane redesign. Buses crawl at five miles per hour. NYPD ticketing does little. Riders stew in traffic. Council Member Sanchez backed the upgrade. Council Member Feliz opposed. Both stay silent. The street remains hostile.

On July 29, 2024, Mayor Adams’ cancellation of the Fordham Road offset bus lane left Bronx riders stranded in slow traffic. The Department of Transportation had proposed moving the bus lane off the curb to block double-parking, but Adams scrapped the plan. The matter: 'Mayor Adams' decision to shelve plans for an upgraded bus lane to Fordham Road last year has had a predictable result: buses on the crosstown Bronx route are still crawling at the same slow speed.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez supported the redesign. Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed it. Both declined comment. NYPD enforcement replaced design, but ticketing is weak and driver behavior unchanged. Riders remain frustrated, waiting for city leaders to act. Vulnerable road users—bus passengers—bear the cost.

• Fordham Rd. Still Hell for Bus Riders After Mayor Adams Scrubbed a Better Road Design, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-29

An unlicensed e-bike driver suffered a fractured shoulder after colliding with an SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV struck the bike’s right front quarter panel while traveling south. The e-bike driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:48 on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved an SUV traveling south and an e-bike traveling east. The SUV impacted the e-bike on its right front quarter panel, causing a fracture and dislocation to the e-bike driver’s upper arm. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old female, was conscious and not ejected from her vehicle. The report identifies the e-bike driver as unlicensed, which is a notable factor in the crash. No other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the report. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. The e-bike driver’s injury severity was classified as moderate (level 3).

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn hit a southbound bicyclist stopped in traffic on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The 33-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed confusion and error involving the bicyclist.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn northbound on East 180 Street when it struck a southbound bicyclist stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion or error on the bicyclist's part. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly noted in the report. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's front end, with no damage reported to the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights risks during left turns and the vulnerability of cyclists in traffic confusion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion after an SUV struck him on the right side doors. The crash occurred on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A southbound SUV collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the SUV's right side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right side doors. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs crashed at East 175 Street and Monroe Avenue in the Bronx. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and traffic control disregard as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 175 Street near Monroe Avenue in the Bronx at 4:50 p.m. The first vehicle was traveling south with no occupants, while the second was parked eastbound with three occupants. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left front quarter panel of the parked SUV. A 47-year-old male rear passenger in the second SUV was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Unsafe Speed,' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The injured occupant was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped struck a pedestrian at the Anthony Avenue intersection. Both young men suffered moderate injuries. The crash left them bruised and scraped, conscious but hurt on the Bronx street.

According to the police report, a northbound moped collided with a pedestrian at the intersection of Anthony Avenue in the Bronx. The 16-year-old moped driver suffered abrasions to his arm and hand. The 22-year-old pedestrian sustained contusions to his knee, leg, and foot. Both remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the moped's center front end. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. No helmet or safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The pedestrian was engaged in 'other actions in roadway' at the time. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are listed, but the intersection setting underscores the danger for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

DOT wants a two-way busway on Tremont Avenue. Cars and taxis must turn off. Buses crawl at 4.5 mph here. Most travelers ride the bus. Council members urge careful planning. Committee backs the plan. DOT will study traffic and consult the community.

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Transportation proposed an 11-block, 0.6-mile two-way busway on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The plan, discussed in the Municipal Services Committee, would force cars and taxis to turn off, leaving the lane for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles. The matter summary notes, 'The Bx36 bus, which travels this corridor, is among the slowest in the Bronx, with speeds dropping to as low as 4.5 miles per hour.' Council Members Pierina Sanchez and Oswald Feliz, who represent the area, expressed cautious optimism and called for community engagement. Committee Chair Lucia Deng reported, 'There was zero pushback on the concept of busways or bus lanes.' The committee even pushed for a longer route. DOT will conduct further analysis and present detailed plans to local boards in the fall. No formal safety assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.

• City Proposes Short Busway For Clogged Cross-Bronx Roadway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-18

An 18-year-old male bicyclist riding east on Grand Concourse was injured when a northbound SUV struck his left side. The collision caused fractures and dislocations to the cyclist’s lower arm and hand. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, at approximately 8:30 PM, a 2022 Toyota SUV traveling north on Grand Concourse collided with an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the left side doors, causing injuries described as fractures and dislocations to the cyclist’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The lack of identified driver errors leaves the cause unclear, but the impact and injuries highlight the vulnerability of the bicyclist in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A speeding SUV collided with a moped on East 175 Street. The impact ejected an 8-year-old passenger hanging outside the moped, causing serious lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangers of unsafe vehicle speeds and vulnerable riders.

According to the police report, at 17:33 on East 175 Street, a 2018 SUV traveling west struck a moped also traveling west. The SUV's left side doors were the point of impact, hitting the moped's left front bumper. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. An 8-year-old female passenger riding or hanging on the outside of the moped was ejected during the collision. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the risks posed by speeding vehicles to vulnerable passengers on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07