Mount Hope Bleeds: City Stalls, Bodies Fall

Jul 11 - 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 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - 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 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - 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 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - SUV turned wrong on Grand Concourse. Hit motorcycle. Passenger thrown, head injured. Midnight in the Bronx. Driver inattention and bad turn caused the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV made an improper U-turn on Grand Concourse near Echo Place in the Bronx at midnight. The SUV struck a northbound motorcycle on its left side. The motorcycle's passenger, a 20-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. The crash underscores the danger of improper turning and distracted driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 19 - 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 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - 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

Jun 15 - 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 2025-09-19

Jun 9 - 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 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 6 - 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 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - 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 2024-06-06

Jun 5 - A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a GMC convertible hit her while she crossed a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle was making a right turn when the collision occurred, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 178 Street and Grand Concourse in the Bronx around 10:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk but without a crossing signal. The crash involved a 2011 GMC convertible traveling east and making a right turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as contusions and bruises. The report lists no explicit contributing factors related to driver errors or pedestrian actions, only unspecified factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians in crosswalks, with the vehicle's maneuver directly preceding the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 2 - E-bike hit a parked sedan on East Burnside. Rider, age 23, suffered leg injuries and abrasions. Police cite vehicular factors. The street stayed quiet. Metal met metal. Flesh tore.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on East Burnside Avenue struck the right side doors of a parked sedan at 23:50. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The sedan was stationary before impact. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet use or pedestrian signals were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 30 - Two SUVs traveling southeast on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided late at night. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. A 35-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 23:20. Both vehicles were traveling southeast, with one striking the other's right rear bumper using its left front bumper. The female driver of the second vehicle, aged 35, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash but does not specify pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors as the cause but does not identify specific violations such as failure to yield or speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19