Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

May 31 - A moped driver suffered leg injuries on E 182 St after another vehicle turned improperly. The crash left the rider conscious but hurt. Streets in the Bronx saw danger again.

A moped rider was injured at E 182 St and Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a vehicle made an improper turn, striking the moped. The driver, a 49-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to follow safe turning practices.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 30 - A cyclist was thrown from his bike on East Tremont Avenue. A vehicle passed too closely. The rider, 27, suffered neck pain and shock. The crash left him injured and shaken. The street saw danger. The system failed to protect.

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx after a vehicle passed too closely, causing him to be ejected from his bike. According to the police report, the crash listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered neck injuries and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The data shows the cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to maintain a safe passing distance. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the persistent risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 30 - A van passed too close to a cyclist on East Tremont Avenue. The impact left the 27-year-old rider bruised and hurt. The crash happened in the Bronx. Streets stayed busy. The van kept moving. The cyclist stayed conscious but shaken.

A van and a bicycle collided on East Tremont Avenue near 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The crash left a 27-year-old male cyclist injured with bruises to his entire body. According to the police report, the van was 'Passing Too Closely,' which led to the crash. The cyclist was conscious after the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the main contributing factor. The police report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to give cyclists enough space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 30 - A taxi hit an e-scooter on East Tremont Avenue. The scooter driver was ejected and injured. A 73-year-old taxi passenger and the taxi driver were also hurt. Driver inattention played a role. The street saw chaos. Lives changed in seconds.

A collision between a taxi and an e-scooter unfolded on East Tremont Avenue at Lafontaine Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered arm injuries and a fracture. A 73-year-old female taxi passenger and the 33-year-old male taxi driver also sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police also noted 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' in the crash. The e-scooter was traveling north, the taxi west, both going straight. The impact was at the taxi's left front bumper. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, underscoring the danger on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 29 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman on Prospect Ave. She suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and road rage. The street stays dangerous. Metal meets flesh. The city keeps moving.

A sedan traveling north on Prospect Avenue struck a 54-year-old woman, injuring her lower leg and foot. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. The pedestrian was left with a contusion. The driver and a passenger in the sedan were not reported injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.

Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.

• File Int 1288-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-28

May 20 - A sedan passed too close on E Tremont Ave. An 18-year-old e-bike rider was hit and injured. Police cite driver inattention and dangerous passing. The street left the cyclist bleeding and in shock.

An 18-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on E Tremont Ave at Washington Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a sedan passed too closely and struck the cyclist, causing knee and foot injuries and leaving him in shock. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was parked before the crash and showed no damage. The e-bike's front end took the impact. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions. No helmet or signaling issues were listed as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 10 - A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.

• Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-10

May 8 - Two sedans collided on E 178 St. A 56-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion. Police cite driver inattention. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed at E 178 St and Bathgate Ave in the Bronx. A 56-year-old male rear passenger was injured, suffering a head abrasion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors from those injured. The crash highlights the risk to passengers when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 8 - A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.

NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-08

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 29 - An ambulance hit an unconscious man on a Bronx street and drove off. The victim, left bleeding, waited for help. Police and a second EMS crew arrived later. The man survived. The FDNY is investigating the ambulance crew’s actions.

According to NY Daily News (April 29, 2025), an FDNY ambulance driver struck an unconscious man lying in the roadway at E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., then left without rendering aid. The victim had been knocked out moments earlier during a road rage assault. The article states, 'The entire incident is under review,' quoting FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci. The ambulance crew was responding to another emergency at the time. The driver has been placed on modified duty while the department investigates whether the crew realized they struck the victim. A second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later, transporting the man to Lincoln Hospital. The incident highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about emergency response protocols.

• Ambulance Strikes Unconscious Bronx Man, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-29

Apr 28 - Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.

• Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 24 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The car crashed into parked vehicles. He was crushed and struck again by a fleeing SUV. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. He was left with critical head and leg injuries.

ABC7 reported on April 24, 2025, that a 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries while trying to stop a car thief on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the double-parked Infiniti as the owner ran to intervene. The man was dragged for a block and a half before the car crashed into parked vehicles. ABC7 notes, 'Witnesses described a bloody scene and severe leg injury.' After falling, the victim was also struck by the suspect’s SUV. Police said the suspect abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle theft and high-speed flight on city streets. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 24 - Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.

Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1252-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

Apr 10 - 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