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

Jan 17 - Two sedans collided on E 198 St near Webster Ave in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered neck injuries; one was unconscious, the other concussed. The crash involved a southbound vehicle going straight and a westbound vehicle making a left turn.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:36 on E 198 St near Webster Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans were involved: a 2003 Honda traveling south going straight ahead and a 2020 Honda traveling west making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the westbound vehicle. Both drivers, males aged 18 and 57, were injured with neck trauma. The 18-year-old driver was unconscious, while the 57-year-old driver was conscious but suffered a concussion. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but does not specify failure to yield or other driver errors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 14 - A distracted SUV driver struck a helmeted bicyclist making a left turn on Arthur Ave. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The crash exposed driver inattention as a critical hazard on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on Arthur Ave involving a 2013 Honda SUV traveling west and a 31-year-old female bicyclist also traveling west while making a left turn. The SUV driver, a male with a learner's permit, was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which is listed twice as a contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper striking the bike's center front end. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers, especially those with restricted licenses, in collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 13 - Two SUVs collided on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cite improper turning and unsafe speed as causes. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver errors in the area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 on Hughes Ave in the Bronx. The collision involved two SUVs traveling north. The driver of one SUV, a 41-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Damage was sustained on the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Several other parked SUVs nearby also suffered damage. The police report emphasizes driver errors, specifically improper turning maneuvers and unsafe speed, as the primary causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 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

Dec 13 - A 41-year-old man suffered full-body fractures and dislocations after a late-night collision with a southbound SUV in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries. Driver errors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a southbound Honda SUV on E 183 Street near Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 11:15 p.m. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, inflicting fractures, distortions, and dislocations to the entire body. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained severe injuries. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues played a role. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were cited as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain safe operation led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers faced by pedestrians in this area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 10 - A sedan passed too close on East 187th Street. The car struck a bicyclist, breaking his bones. The driver reacted to another vehicle. The cyclist, helmeted, was hurt across his body but stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 187th Street in the Bronx struck a bicyclist moving in the same direction. The crash happened at 11:22 AM. Police cite 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as driver errors. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. The sedan's right front quarter panel was damaged, showing the point of impact. The report lists driver distraction and unsafe passing as causes. Helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Dec 4 - A motorscooter hit a 21-year-old woman crossing E 191 St with the signal. She suffered knee, leg, and foot injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed caused the crash. The street saw blood and shock. The system failed her.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling west on E 191 St struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice. The motorscooter’s center front end hit the pedestrian, but the vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s failure to control speed directly led to the collision and injuries. The pedestrian was following crossing signals and was not at fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 21 - A sedan hit a 78-year-old man in the Bronx. The unlicensed driver failed to yield while turning left. The man suffered facial wounds and shock. The car was undamaged. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was struck at the intersection of E 188 St and Webster Ave in the Bronx at 7:15 PM. The collision involved a 2021 Honda sedan whose unlicensed male driver was making a left turn. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The vehicle showed no damage. The unlicensed status of the driver and failure to yield led to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 16 - A 27-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and passing too closely caused the impact. The victim was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on E 188 St in the Bronx struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Webster Ave around 5 p.m. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the driver’s inattention and distraction as primary contributing factors, along with passing too closely to the pedestrian. The point of impact was the truck’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was located in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. The truck showed no vehicle damage, indicating a likely glancing but forceful impact. The driver’s failure to maintain proper attention and safe passing distance directly led to the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 6 - A motorcycle traveling north collided with a parked SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Webster Avenue near East 194th Street in the Bronx at 2:55 p.m. A motorcycle traveling north struck the left rear quarter panel of a legally parked 2019 SUV. The motorcyclist, a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed but not present. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of motorcyclists when vehicles are parked along busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 30 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing an intersection with the signal. The crash in the Bronx left the pedestrian in shock, highlighting dangers at urban crossings despite lawful crossing behavior.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 187 St and Beaumont Ave in the Bronx at 17:20. The victim was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report classifies his injury severity as moderate (level 3) and notes he was in shock. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield were recorded in the data. The pedestrian's lawful crossing is explicitly noted, with no victim behaviors cited as contributing factors. The report centers on the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 23 - Sedan slammed into a 68-year-old woman at East Fordham Road and Bathgate Avenue. Driver’s bad lane use broke her leg and foot. She stayed conscious. Metal and bone both shattered.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was struck at the intersection of East Fordham Road and Bathgate Avenue by a westbound 2020 Honda sedan. The car hit her with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, showing clear driver error. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious at the scene. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 22 - SUV slammed into a pedestrian in a Bronx crosswalk. Head injury. Bleeding. Shock. Driver distracted. Improper lane use. Urban street. Another body broken by inattention.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian crossing East 183 Street in the Bronx was struck by a 2019 SUV at 3:05 AM. The pedestrian, in a marked crosswalk, suffered a head injury, minor bleeding, and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV, registered in Pennsylvania, hit the pedestrian with its center front end while traveling east. The pedestrian's crossing was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the danger of driver distraction and improper lane use for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 20 - Two SUVs collided on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx. Driver distraction caused the crash. A 45-year-old male driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained left and right side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, at 11:55 AM on Cambreleng Avenue in the Bronx, two station wagons/SUVs collided. The first vehicle was parked and impacted on its left side doors, while the second vehicle was passing and struck the right front quarter panel of the first. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. A 45-year-old male driver was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused significant damage to the left side doors of the first SUV and the right front quarter panel of the second. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 12 - A distracted driver rear-ended a parked sedan on Washington Avenue. The driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited inattention and tailgating as causes. The crash struck the right side doors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old woman driving a sedan crashed into a parked Honda sedan at 4:00 AM on Washington Avenue near East 183 Street in the Bronx. The impact hit the right side doors of the parked car. The driver, alone in her vehicle, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report documents the dangers of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18