Westchester Square: Two Dead, Seventy‑Seven Hurt

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 13 - Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.

• File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13

Jan 9 - Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.

• File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09

Jan 1 - A 31-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a crash on East Tremont Avenue. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. The impact came from a car making a U-turn. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 31-year-old male driver sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The collision occurred when a car making a U-turn struck the right side doors of the moped. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. Airbag deployed for the injured occupant.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling south on Zerega Avenue collided with a parked 2009 SUV, impacting the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The sedan's front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The airbag deployed for this occupant. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary one, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant inside the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 14 - Two sedans crashed on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx late at night. One driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Williamsbridge Road collided. The driver of one sedan, a 46-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a center front end impact on one vehicle and a center back end impact on the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles and involved a parked vehicle nearby, which sustained left front bumper damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - Two pick-up trucks crashed on Seabury Avenue in the Bronx. A 32-year-old female driver suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Both trucks hit with left front bumpers. The driver was conscious and restrained. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two pick-up trucks collided on Seabury Avenue near Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved a female driver, age 32, who was injured in the elbow and lower arm area. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The female driver of one truck was going straight ahead, while the other was also traveling straight. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588207 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 17 - A sedan turning right struck a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way as factors.

According to the police report, a 2014 Chevrolet sedan was making a right turn on Glover Street in the Bronx when it collided with a 25-year-old male e-bicyclist traveling straight. The bicyclist sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way. The e-bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Eastchester Road in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered abrasions and injuries to arms and body. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused the crash. All were conscious and restrained or helmeted.

According to the police report, a 2015 motorcycle traveling south on Eastchester Road collided with the rear of a 2014 SUV also traveling south. The motorcycle driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a helmet, and the SUV driver, a 22-year-old woman, both suffered abrasions and injuries to their arms and body. The SUV's front passenger, a 30-year-old man, was also injured. The report lists unsafe speed by the motorcycle driver and unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver as contributing factors. The motorcycle impacted the SUV's right front bumper at the center back end of the motorcycle. All occupants were conscious and restrained or helmeted at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A Toyota sedan shot east on Westchester Square. The accelerator jammed. The car slammed hard. An 80-year-old woman, strapped in, bled from the head. She stayed conscious. Blood pooled. The seatbelt held. The danger did not.

An 80-year-old woman driving a 2003 Toyota sedan crashed on Westchester Square in the Bronx. According to the police report, the accelerator was defective, causing the car to surge forward and strike with its right front quarter panel. The driver suffered a severe head injury and was reported conscious, with heavy bleeding. The police report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The driver wore a lap belt and harness, which held during the crash. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of mechanical failure on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 10 - Two SUVs crashed on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. One driver made a U-turn. The other went straight. Impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle. A 69-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2021 Ford SUV was making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue when it collided with a 2013 Dodge SUV traveling straight east. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Dodge, which sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel. The Ford's front end was damaged. A 69-year-old female passenger in the Dodge was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The Ford driver held a permit license. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the Ford driver was making a U-turn, a maneuver that likely contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23