West Farms Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before More Lives Are Lost

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Senate bill S 7336 pushes more speed cameras and targets hidden plates. Sponsors want sharper eyes on reckless drivers. School zones stay under watch. The city’s most vulnerable stay exposed.

Senate bill S 7336, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, titled 'Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer,' lets cameras catch drivers who hide or alter plates and extends speed camera use in school zones. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill’s focus: more enforcement, less evasion. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear—more eyes on the street, more pressure on reckless drivers.

• File S 7336, Open States, Published 2025-04-10

A sedan struck a cyclist on E 178 St in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and hurt. Police cite improper lane use and driver distraction. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A crash on E 178 St at Southern Blvd in the Bronx left a 35-year-old cyclist injured after a collision with a sedan. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered back injuries. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both the cyclist and the sedan driver were involved. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The report highlights driver error as the cause of harm to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

A Lexus SUV and a city bus collided while both made left turns on Boston Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s driver and a child passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash, highlighting systemic risks at busy intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Boston Road in the Bronx at 8:37 AM. Both vehicles, a 2019 Lexus SUV and a 2012 city bus, were making left turns when they collided. The SUV was impacted on its right front bumper, and the bus on its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old male front passenger were both injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction during complex maneuvers like left turns on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 71-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries while crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. A distracted driver making a right turn failed to yield, striking her and causing fractures and dislocations. The crash exposed critical driver errors.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 179 St and Boston Rd in the Bronx around 8:30 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Dodge car, making a right turn, struck her. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly led to the collision. The victim’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and a bus collided on E 177 St in the Bronx at night. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage by the sedan driver as a key factor in the crash. Both vehicles were turning right.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:33 PM on E 177 St near Devoe Ave in the Bronx. A sedan and a bus, both traveling south and making right turns, collided. The point of impact was the bus's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan's part. The bus driver was licensed and operating a 2007 vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights the sedan driver's improper lane usage as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 5801 demands licenses and insurance for e-scooter riders. No license, no sale. Sponsors push manuals and safety lessons. The city’s streets stay risky for those outside cars.

Senate bill S 5801, sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits at the sponsorship stage. Filed March 3, 2025, it aims to 'establish a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual' and require licenses and insurance for e-scooter riders in New York City. The bill bars sales to unlicensed, uninsured buyers. It also folds scooter safety into driver education. No safety analyst has weighed in on the impact for vulnerable road users. The measure’s focus is paperwork, not street design or driver accountability.

• File S 5801, Open States, Published 2025-03-03

A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-25

A 42-year-old woman crossing Bronx Park South at a marked crosswalk was struck by a left-turning SUV. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Bronx Park South near Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. A 42-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street within a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when she was struck by a 2015 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted her on the right front bumper, causing injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver’s failure to yield while executing a left turn created the hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 5440 targets reckless drivers. It makes car owners pay when their vehicles run red lights. Cameras catch the lawbreakers. The aim: fewer crashes, safer streets for all.

Assembly bill A 5440 was introduced on February 14, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled "Imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York," seeks to hold vehicle owners accountable when their cars violate traffic signals, using camera enforcement. Assembly Member Steven Raga sponsors the bill, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Tony Simone, Yudelka Tapia, Karines Reyes, and Marcela Mitaynes as co-sponsors. No safety analyst note is available. The bill aims to curb dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users by making owners answer for violations caught on camera.

• File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Tractor truck rear-ends sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway. Two men inside sedan suffer back injuries and whiplash. Police cite truck driver for following too closely and reacting to another vehicle.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. Both sedan occupants, men aged 27 and 29, were conscious and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, highlighting driver error by the truck operator. The truck's front and the sedan's rear were damaged in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not identify any victim actions as contributing factors, focusing solely on the truck driver's errors and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan slammed into a car’s rear on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp. A 38-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. Impact was sudden and hard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp at 20:35. The crash injured a 38-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear. She suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The sedan’s front end hit the other car’s rear, confirming a rear-end collision. The report does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the forceful impact and the injuries suffered by the passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three parked cars slammed together on Sheridan Blvd. A 63-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. Police blame defective brakes. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, three parked vehicles collided on Sheridan Blvd near E 177 St in the Bronx at 9:42 AM. The crash involved a sedan, a pick-up truck, and an SUV. A 63-year-old male driver, the only occupant in his car, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites defective brakes as a contributing factor. The vehicles suffered damage to their center rear and front ends, showing a chain reaction among the parked cars. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 19-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The crash involved two sedans traveling southbound. Driver distraction caused the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 10:45. Two sedans traveling southbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of the lead sedan. The 19-year-old male driver of the lead vehicle sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The lead vehicle, a 2023 Tesla sedan, suffered damage to the center back end, while the striking sedan had damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 6:35 a.m. on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a sedan traveling east rear-ended another eastbound sedan. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 28-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The striking vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the struck vehicle was damaged at the center back end. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distance and speed as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Acura sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing location and action were noted but not cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17