Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Jul 1 - A moped rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan stopped in traffic on Crotona Avenue. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:26 in the Bronx near 2160 Crotona Avenue involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling south. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the moped, going straight ahead, collided with its center back end. The moped rider, an 18-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver, licensed in New Jersey, was cited for driver inattention or distraction, which was identified as the contributing factor to the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped rider’s behavior or equipment. The rider remained conscious after the crash but was injured due to the impact and ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 30 - A 36-year-old man suffered a head injury when a driver backed unsafely on Monterey Avenue. The impact left him in shock, hurt, and nauseous. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM near 2105 Monterey Avenue in the Bronx, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2008 Honda SUV while the vehicle was backing up. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. He suffered a head injury, shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage, but the impact was enough to injure the pedestrian. No actions by the pedestrian were listed as contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - Two sedans traveling north on Arthur Avenue collided head-on and rear, injuring three female occupants. All suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash. No victims were ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Arthur Avenue collided at 11:20 AM in the Bronx. The front end of a 2016 Toyota struck the left rear bumper of a 2021 Mazda. Three female occupants in the Toyota were injured, including the driver and two passengers, all suffering back injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision. The Mazda had one female driver who was licensed in New York and was not cited with a specific contributing factor. None of the injured occupants were ejected from their vehicles. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-occupant injuries in vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 5 - A Harley slid beneath westbound diesel trucks on the Cross Bronx. The unlicensed, helmeted rider, 35, was ejected and crushed. The trucks rolled on, untouched. The bike lay shattered. One life ended in the roar and dark.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Cross Bronx Expressway when a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle slid beneath two westbound diesel tractor trucks. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 35-year-old motorcycle rider, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. The report states the rider was 'dead on scene.' Both trucks, registered in Indiana and driven by licensed New Jersey drivers, sustained no damage and continued westbound. The police narrative describes the motorcycle as 'demolished' and notes the trucks were 'untouched.' The report highlights improper lane usage as the critical factor, underscoring the lethal consequences when massive trucks and vulnerable riders share high-speed expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 5 - A 17-year-old cyclist was ejected and badly hurt when an SUV struck him on Washington Avenue. The teen lay semiconscious, his body scraped and battered. The SUV hit as it started in traffic.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was riding westbound on Washington Avenue near East 175 Street in the Bronx at 1:45 a.m. when a 1999 Chevrolet SUV, traveling south and starting in traffic, struck the bike's center front end. The impact ejected the teen, leaving him semiconscious with abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. The police report details the sequence but does not assign blame to the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 1 - Two SUVs collided on East 181 Street in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on East 181 Street at 8:40 AM in the Bronx. The impact occurred on the right side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 31-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a neck contusion. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Additionally, one vehicle had defective brakes. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the center front end of the other. No ejections occurred. The data highlights systemic dangers related to driver errors rather than victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 28 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

May 13 - A 20-year-old male in-line skater suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a southbound Toyota SUV. The driver, distracted and inattentive, struck the skater with the vehicle’s left front bumper on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:10 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old male in-line skater was injured when a Toyota SUV traveling southbound struck him with its left front bumper. The skater sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was going straight ahead and did not eject any occupants. The skater's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors were attributed to the victim. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - A motorist making a left turn struck a northbound e-bike on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The e-bike rider suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and whiplash. Limited visibility contributed to the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 180 Street near Crotona Avenue in the Bronx at 10:50 p.m. A motor vehicle was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 46-year-old male, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. The motor vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, matching the e-bike's center front end damage. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the rider, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield or inadequate observation when making left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 4 - A 46-year-old e-bike driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a sedan in the Bronx. The sedan, starting from parking, struck the e-bike’s front end. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the cyclist with abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near Lafontaine Avenue around 3:45 PM. A sedan, traveling south and starting from a parking position, collided with an e-bike also traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike driver, a 46-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the crash. The e-bike rider was conscious after the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors, focusing the cause on the sedan driver’s distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - A 19-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg bruises after a vehicle traveling west on East 182 Street hit him at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 182 Street and Prospect Avenue in the Bronx around 12:20 PM. The 19-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian on the right side doors. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. There was no reported damage to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in busy urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 2 - A northbound SUV struck a sedan on Quarry Road in the Bronx, injuring the sedan’s 32-year-old male driver. The impact caused head abrasions and left the driver conscious but hurt. Police cite unsafe speed as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Quarry Road in the Bronx at 8:28 p.m. A northbound Honda SUV traveling straight ahead collided with a sedan, causing damage to the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. Both vehicles were involved in the collision while the other two sedans were parked. The injured driver was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding vehicles in Bronx neighborhoods.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19