Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Jan 7 - A pick-up truck turning left struck a 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited the driver for following too closely. The victim was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, at 12:14 PM in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling south on E Tremont Ave was making a left turn when it struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Marmion Ave. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report identifies the driver's error as 'Following Too Closely,' which contributed to the collision. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the left front bumper. The driver was licensed in Virginia and operating a 2024 Ford pick-up truck. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to maintain safe following distances during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A taxi traveling north on E 184 St struck a sedan with its left front bumper. The taxi’s left rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan both traveling north on E 184 St collided around 10:00 AM. The point of impact was the taxi’s left front bumper, which struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The taxi carried two occupants, including a 23-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear, who was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting the impact was primarily on the taxi’s side. The crash highlights risks from distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Nov 29 - A 40-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after his 2023 Jeep convertible was struck on the left rear bumper. The crash happened during a right turn on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Police cite 'Other Vehicular' factors as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:24 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2023 Jeep convertible making a right turn westbound. The vehicle was struck on its left rear bumper by another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The sole occupant, a 40-year-old male driver, was injured with neck pain and shock, and the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factors twice, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying exact violations. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver was licensed in Rhode Island and was not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left rear bumper of the convertible. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing factors to the injured driver beyond the 'Other Vehicular' classification.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 28 - A 63-year-old woman was struck at an intersection in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling straight ahead, hit her with its left front bumper. Unsafe speed by the driver caused severe head injuries and unconsciousness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered severe head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was found unconscious. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating the driver's excessive speed led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver failed to adjust speed appropriately, resulting in a violent impact that left the pedestrian severely injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - A 16-year-old boy crossing with the signal suffered neck abrasions after a vehicle turning left failed to yield right-of-way. The crash occurred at an intersection on E 179 St, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling north on E 179 St was making a left turn when it struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, with damage to the left front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault, as he was crossing legally. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and improper turning maneuvers as the primary causes of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - A sedan and moped collided on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. Two 17-year-old males on the moped were partially ejected and suffered head injuries. The moped driver disregarded traffic control and sped, worsening the crash impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:29 AM on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx involving a sedan traveling south and a moped traveling west. The moped carried two 17-year-old males, both partially ejected and sustaining head injuries with semiconscious status. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors by the moped driver, while the sedan driver’s contributing factor was 'Other Vehicular.' Both victims wore no safety equipment. The collision impact was at the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s right side doors. The injuries included abrasions and minor bleeding, highlighting the severe consequences of driver errors and disregard for traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A bus collided with a bicyclist on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the rider. The impact struck the right side doors of both vehicles. The cyclist was unconscious with arm injuries, highlighting driver errors in lane usage and pedestrian confusion.

According to the police report, at 17:47 in the Bronx near 1932 Arthur Avenue, a bus and a bicycle traveling east collided. The point of impact was the right side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was injured and found unconscious with injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted twice as a contributing factor, reflecting confusion in the bicyclist's actions. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The collision underscores systemic dangers involving vehicle lane usage and vulnerable road user confusion without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 25 - A northbound SUV making a left turn struck two pedestrians at a Bronx intersection. Both victims, a 6-year-old girl and a 28-year-old woman, suffered injuries to face and lower limbs. Alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way were cited.

According to the police report, a 2004 Hyundai SUV traveling north on Prospect Avenue was making a left turn when it struck two pedestrians at the intersection near East 176 Street in the Bronx. The victims, a 6-year-old female and a 28-year-old female, were injured with trauma to the face and lower leg areas, respectively, and both experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the left turn maneuver. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with two occupants aboard. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A sedan struck a 36-year-old man in the Bronx. The impact crushed his abdomen and pelvis. He went into shock. The driver kept straight. Vehicle error listed. Streets remain dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Elsmere Place near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian. The car hit him with its right front bumper. The man suffered serious injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was in shock. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was going straight ahead. The police listed "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver error in vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or errors were reported. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged. This crash shows how driver mistakes can leave pedestrians badly hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766267 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A 26-year-old man crossing Bathgate Avenue away from an intersection was struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. in the Bronx on Bathgate Avenue. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing outside of a crosswalk or signal when he was hit by a southbound Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, cited twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus on the roadway. No other vehicle or pedestrian errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A sedan traveling west struck a northbound moped on East 179 Street in the Bronx. The moped passenger, an 8-year-old boy, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inexperience and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 Honda sedan traveling west on East 179 Street collided with a 2024 ZNEN moped traveling north. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the moped’s center front end. The moped carried a single occupant, a male passenger aged 8, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and complained of whiplash. The passenger was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver inexperience and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights systemic dangers involving inexperienced drivers and confusion among vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A sedan driver, impaired by alcohol, struck an SUV on East Tremont Avenue. One SUV occupant suffered leg injuries. The crash exposed the danger of impaired driving and improper turns in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan driver with only a permit, impaired by alcohol, started from parking and made an improper turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan struck a Ford SUV traveling straight. The SUV's right side doors took the impact. One SUV occupant, a 43-year-old man in the middle front seat, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of impaired driving and improper turning in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 6 - Two SUVs crashed head-on on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 28-year-old male driver suffered whiplash but remained conscious. Police cite driver reaction to uninvolved vehicles as the cause. Both vehicles sustained left front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 7:45 a.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead, one westbound and the other eastbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles. The 28-year-old male driver of the 2014 Acura SUV was injured, complaining of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error in responding to other vehicles not involved in the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused significant damage to the left front quarter panels of both SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - A sedan turning right on East Tremont Avenue hit a 16-year-old boy at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as causes of the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:45 PM on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx, a sedan traveling south made a right turn and struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions are listed as unknown, and no victim behavior is cited as contributing. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing East 184 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash was caused by driver failure to yield and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 PM on East 184 Street in the Bronx. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes the driver's errors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. No information about the driver's license status or vehicle damage was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 20 - An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after being struck by an SUV while crossing against the signal. The crash occurred at an intersection on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The driver was going straight, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 16:35 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. An 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion, after being hit by a 2003 Chrysler SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver was going straight ahead and had a valid New York license. The report cites the pedestrian's error of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was noted, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the pedestrian's crossing behavior as the primary factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A distracted sedan driver turned left on East Tremont Avenue, striking a pedestrian. Both suffered knee and leg injuries. Impact was center front. Driver was ejected. No pedestrian errors listed.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The 22-year-old male driver was ejected from the vehicle and also sustained knee and lower leg injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The collision point was the sedan's center front end. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757046 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A sedan starting from parking struck a pickup truck traveling south on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The female truck driver suffered elbow and arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:13 AM on East 180 Street in the Bronx. A sedan, registered in New Jersey, was starting from a parking position when it collided with a southbound pickup truck driven by a 31-year-old female licensed in New York. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the pickup. The female truck driver was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting critical driver errors that led to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19