Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Oct 28 - Motorcycle and SUV slowed, then crashed. The 66-year-old rider hit hard, suffering full-body injuries. Passing too close and reacting to another vehicle led to the violent impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 66-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries across his entire body. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping before the crash. The report lists driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The motorcycle struck the SUV's right front quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A sedan making a left turn struck an e-bike in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, 25, was ejected and suffered fractures to the lower leg. The sedan driver, 57, was also injured. Police cited traffic control disregard and improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling north on Crotona Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured but not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Both drivers were in shock. No safety equipment was noted for either party. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan. The report does not assign fault to the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - SUV struck sedan at 3 Avenue and East 175 Street. Elderly woman in SUV bruised her knee and leg. Driver distraction and blocked view listed as causes. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV heading north on 3 Avenue collided with a Honda sedan traveling west on East 175 Street. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old woman riding in the SUV suffered bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and not ejected. Police list driver inattention, distraction, and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. No errors or contributing factors were attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - Two SUVs collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles were damaged on their sides and fronts.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a 51-year-old female driver who was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and improper passing or lane usage. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver inattention and unsafe following distance as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - A moped driver struck a parked sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 20-year-old male rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. No damage was reported to the vehicles.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on East Tremont Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male with a learner's permit, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary and sustained no damage. The moped also showed no vehicle damage at the point of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction even when other vehicles are parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - A box truck struck a sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. Both vehicles showed front quarter panel damage. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue involving a box truck and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with facial fractures and dislocations but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash happened. The box truck impacted the sedan's left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the sedan driver and an unspecified factor for the second contributing cause. There is no mention of pedestrian involvement or helmet use. The crash resulted in significant damage to both vehicles' front quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing East Tremont Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 31-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The vehicle showed no damage, and no other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665137 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A moped and taxi collided on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The moped’s left rear passenger was ejected and suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west and a taxi traveling south collided on East 180 Street near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. The moped’s left rear passenger, a 33-year-old woman, was ejected during the crash and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi and moped both sustained front-end damage. The report does not assign fault to the passenger but highlights driver mistakes as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A sedan making a left turn hit a southbound e-bike on East 184 Street. The female cyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to her knee and lower leg. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on East 184 Street was struck on her right side by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s center front end collided with the e-bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - A 19-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northeast on East Tremont Avenue struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to harm of a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.

• File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18

Aug 16 - A 66-year-old man on a bike suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a crash on Crotona Avenue. He was partially ejected. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. The cyclist was unhelmeted and injured severely.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The cyclist was riding southwest and was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash caused damage to the bike's center front end. The police report does not indicate any fault or error by the bicyclist, focusing instead on the improper lane usage as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 13 - A motorcycle struck a parked sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided with a sedan parked on East Tremont Avenue near Southern Boulevard. The motorcyclist, a 30-year-old male driver, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The sedan, occupied by two people, was stationary before the crash and suffered damage to its left front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash. Helmet use or signaling were not mentioned as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 3 - Council passed Intro. 289. The bill forces DOT to map every bike lane and show disruptions. Cyclists will see closures, detours, and hazards in real time. No more guessing. No more dead ends. Riders get the same alerts drivers do. Streets get safer.

On August 3, 2023, the New York City Council passed Intro. 289, a bill requiring the Department of Transportation to create a searchable map of every city bike lane. The map must show disruptions, detours, hazards, and closures in real time. The bill summary states: 'Cyclists deserve the same attention and information already given to the city's drivers and transit riders in the form of notifications, updates, and well-marked detours.' Council Member Carlina Rivera sponsored the bill and led its passage. Rivera and Bike New York’s Jon Orcutt wrote, 'Disruption of any city bikeway requires public information, working detours and operational attention—not just an unheralded shut-down.' The law aims to end the chaos and danger of sudden bike lane closures, giving half a million daily riders the information they need to stay safe and keep moving.

• OPINION: A Cycling ‘Current Conditions’ Report Will Keep Biking New Yorkers Safe and Informed, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-03

Aug 3 - Rep. Adriano Espaillat worked behind closed doors to stall Fordham Road bus lane improvements. Bronx lawmakers, once supportive, fell silent or opposed. The project, meant to speed up buses for 85,000 riders, now faces more delays. Vulnerable riders remain stuck in slow, dangerous traffic.

On August 3, 2023, Rep. Adriano Espaillat quietly lobbied Bronx officials against proposed Fordham Road bus lane upgrades. The project, under city review since 2022, aimed to speed up buses for 85,000 daily riders by installing dedicated busways or offset lanes. According to Streetsblog, Espaillat leaned on younger electeds to align with Council Member Oswald Feliz, a vocal critic. 'He defers to the local elected officials, and all of them seem to be in agreement,' said Espaillat’s chief of staff, Aneiry Batista. Lawmakers who once supported the upgrades grew silent or opposed them after Espaillat’s intervention. The Department of Transportation, MTA, and governor’s office met with Espaillat to discuss the project, but delays persisted. The opposition from Feliz and business groups led DOT to scrap the most ambitious safety options. Riders, many without cars, remain exposed to slow, hazardous conditions as cars block bus lanes and traffic crawls.

• Rep. Adriano Espaillat Rallying Bronx Pols Against Fordham Road Bus Lane Fixes: Sources, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-03

Aug 2 - Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

Jul 31 - A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Crotona Avenue. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Crotona Avenue in the Bronx when it was struck by a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a licensed female, caused the crash by disregarding traffic control. The report lists contributing factors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The motorcycle's front center and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged. The motorcyclist was conscious but seriously injured. No mention of helmet use or other victim factors was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - An e-bike rider struck by an SUV backing unsafely on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 31-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered neck abrasions. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on East Tremont Avenue was injured when a northbound SUV made a left turn and backed unsafely into his path. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the collision. The cyclist was ejected and sustained neck abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was on the bike rider. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and backing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - MTA leaders press Mayor Adams to revive Fordham Road bus lane plans. Council Member Feliz stands opposed. Business groups resist. Eighty-five thousand daily riders face slow, crowded buses. City’s promise for safer, faster transit stalls. DOT offers compromise. Vulnerable commuters wait.

On July 20, 2023, the MTA called on Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support renewed bus lane expansion on Fordham Road. The city had canceled a planned busway after pushback from business owners and Council Member Oswald Feliz, who remains a vocal critic. MTA New York City Transit President Richard Davey said, "Our hope is that we DOT stays with us and we're implementing this, hopefully, later this year." MTA CEO Janno Lieber stressed, "We can't deemphasize and under-prioritize the lives of people of the Bronx and also Upper Manhattan who are trying to get east and west across this incredibly busy corridor." DOT spokesperson Vin Barone described a new proposal with dedicated curbside loading and minimal traffic diversions. The city’s earlier pledge for 20 new miles of bus lanes per year has not been met. Eighty-five thousand daily bus riders, many vulnerable, remain at risk on slow, crowded streets. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• MTA’s ‘Hope’ for Eric Adams: ‘Stay With Us’ On Fordham Road, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-20

Jul 15 - A 54-year-old male bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries in a crash on East 175 Street near Crotona Avenue. The collision involved driver inattention. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore stoppers only. The impact struck the bike’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 175 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and upper arm injury. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was riding south, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and was using stoppers only as safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19