Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Mar 5 - A bus changing lanes struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury despite wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles had limited visibility at impact, worsening the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. A bus traveling south was changing lanes when it impacted the right front quarter panel of a sedan stopped in traffic. The bus driver’s action of changing lanes contributed directly to the collision. Both vehicles had 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as contributing factors, indicating poor visibility played a role. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and internal complaints. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus sustained no damage, while the sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report highlights driver error in lane changing combined with limited visibility as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - 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

Feb 28 - A northbound SUV struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3 Ave in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, 73, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Ave near E Tremont Ave in the Bronx at 6:41 AM. A 2024 Toyota SUV was stopped in traffic when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north behind it collided with the SUV’s rear. The sedan’s 73-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front end of the sedan and center back end of the SUV, confirming the rear-end collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - A city bus turned onto Brook Avenue. The driver struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. Police stayed. No charges filed. Another crash in Queens left one dead, one charged. The city’s streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

Gothamist reported on February 26, 2025, that an MTA bus driver fatally struck a 57-year-old cyclist while turning from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. The bus, running as a subway replacement shuttle, was empty. The driver stayed at the scene and was not charged. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article also details a separate fatal crash in Queens involving a suspected drunk driver. As Gothamist notes, 'Police are investigating two fatal crashes in the Bronx and Queens.' The Bronx crash highlights the persistent risks at intersections where turning vehicles endanger cyclists. No policy changes were announced.

• MTA Bus Turns, Cyclist Killed Bronx, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 25 - 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

Feb 15 - A 35-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV failed to yield and struck him at a Bronx intersection. The driver was inattentive and distracted while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:54 p.m. near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was hit by a 2013 Acura SUV traveling north. The SUV driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, suffering a concussion. The SUV showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as causes, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - 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

Feb 13 - 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

Feb 4 - Two sedans crashed on a slippery stretch of E 175 St in the Bronx. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when their vehicles collided front-left. One driver suffered a shoulder injury but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 a.m. on E 175 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans, a 2018 Ford and a 2019 Nissan, both driven by licensed male drivers, collided head-on on the left front bumpers while traveling straight ahead. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor. One driver, a 46-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a contusion and shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the Ford and the center front end of the Nissan. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - Two SUVs collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV suffered a head injury and shock, with minor bleeding. The crash occurred at 2:07 a.m. and involved a rear-quarter impact. Illness was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Washington Avenue near East 175th Street in the Bronx at 2:07 a.m. The vehicle traveling west, a 2000 Honda SUV, was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a 2004 Ford SUV also traveling west. The driver of the Honda SUV, a 56-year-old male, was injured with a head injury causing minor bleeding and was in shock. The report cites illness as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the collision involved a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the illness factor affecting the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - A 24-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard in the Bronx around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion and was incoherent after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction, which directly resulted in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "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." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.

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

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 11 - A sedan struck a 77-year-old woman as she stepped from behind a parked car in the Bronx. The impact shattered her leg and foot. Police cite the driver’s obstructed view as a key factor.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was hit by a westbound 2015 Honda sedan while she was emerging from behind a parked vehicle on E 180 St in the Bronx. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s limited visibility played a role. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Damage to the sedan was concentrated at the center front end. No pedestrian errors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly Bill 1060 demands public hearings before any bike lane or rack is built or removed. The city must face the people. Cyclists and pedestrians get a voice. No change without warning.

Assembly Bill A 1060 was introduced on January 8, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to notification and hearings for proposed construction or removal of bicycle lanes or racks,' requires the Department of Transportation to present at a public hearing before constructing or removing any bike lane or rack. Assembly Member Chantel Jackson (District 79) is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to ensure transparency and public input on street changes that affect vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 1060, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08