Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Apr 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

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 1 - A sedan turned wrong on E Tremont Ave. The car struck a 17-year-old cyclist. The boy was ejected, hit his head, and suffered whiplash. The driver’s mistake left the street scarred.

A sedan making a U-turn on E Tremont Ave collided with a 17-year-old cyclist traveling straight. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was the listed contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s front. The driver, a 55-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the police report first cites the driver’s improper turn as the cause. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 1 - A sedan struck a diesel truck’s rear on the Cross Bronx. One young driver suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and vehicular factors. Metal and glass, sudden pain, the city’s endless toll.

A sedan collided with the rear of a diesel tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver in the sedan was injured and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt, underscoring the risks faced by vehicle occupants on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 22 - A black Mercedes struck a southbound driver from behind on the Major Deegan. The Mercedes driver fled on foot. The victim died at St. Barnabas. Police closed lanes to investigate. The search for the fleeing driver continues.

ABC7 reported on March 22, 2025, that a deadly hit-and-run occurred around 3:45 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the NYPD, 'a 39-year-old man was driving southbound on the expressway when he was struck by a black Mercedes Benz sedan from behind.' The Mercedes driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim critically injured. First responders took the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. All southbound lanes were closed for the investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger of hit-and-run crashes and the challenges police face in holding fleeing drivers accountable.

• Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22

Mar 20 - Three men suffered whiplash and upper body injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles collided on Washington Avenue. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and left quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:51 on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Two vehicles—a 2011 Honda sedan and a 2019 SUV—were involved. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, while the SUV was starting from parking. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel. Police identified 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Three male occupants, aged 28, 41, and 53, were injured with whiplash and upper body injuries including back, chest, and shoulder. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The driver of the sedan was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report emphasizes driver error in speed management as the cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 10 - A sedan traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck a box truck ahead. Four sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:49 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a box truck, both traveling west. The sedan's center front end impacted the box truck, which sustained no damage. The sedan carried four occupants, all injured with neck or back pain and whiplash complaints. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No contributing factors were cited for the box truck driver. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). The collision resulted from the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention, causing the rear-end impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

Feb 25 - A motorbike slammed into a minivan at a Bronx corner. An 18-year-old boy died. A 14-year-old girl survived. Both were thrown from the bike. The driver stayed. The street held the wreckage. Police are still investigating.

According to the New York Post (published February 25, 2025), an 18-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were riding a motorbike east on East 172nd Street when they collided with a northbound Honda Odyssey at Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. The article states: “Both teens were thrown from the bike and rushed to Jacobi Hospital. The older victim succumbed to his injuries while the girl was in stable condition.” The 42-year-old minivan driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made as police continued to investigate the crash circumstances. The report highlights the violent impact at a city intersection and shows the aftermath: a cracked windshield and a bike on its side. The cause and contributing factors remain under review.

• Teen Killed, Girl Hurt In Bronx Crash, New York Post, 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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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 2025-11-04

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