Apr 14 - A taxi and SUV collided on East 149th Street. Three passengers, ages 7, 15, and 71, suffered neck injuries. Impact struck the taxi’s right side and the SUV’s front. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

A taxi and an SUV crashed at 329 E 149th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, three passengers—a 7-year-old boy, a 15-year-old boy, and a 71-year-old woman—sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The taxi was hit on its right side doors; the SUV’s left front bumper took the impact. Both vehicles were traveling west. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt, underscoring the risks on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 12 - Two sedans crashed head to tail on Major Deegan. One driver suffered back injuries. Three others were shaken but not seriously hurt. No clear cause named. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when they collided, with one sedan striking the center back end of the other. One driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Three other occupants, including a 72-year-old woman, reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Apr 11 - Including Thursday's deadly crash, 25 people have been killed in New York City sightseeing helicopter accidents in the last 40 years.

• Lawmakers aim to make changes after New York City sightseeing helicopter crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-11

Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 9 - Two vehicles turned left on E 138 St. Metal struck metal. A woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite improper lane use. The street bore the weight.

A chassis cab and a sedan collided while both made left turns on E 138 St at Gerard Ave in the Bronx. One driver, a 62-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact hit the sedan's left side doors and the truck's right front bumper. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

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 4 - A cyclist hit a four-year-old girl crossing E 147 St with the signal. She suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw pain and confusion. The city failed to protect its smallest.

A four-year-old girl was struck by a cyclist while crossing E 147 St at St Anns Ave in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling north, hit her. According to the police report, the child suffered a fracture and dislocation to her lower leg and foot. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians, especially children, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 2 - Three SUVs collided on E 149th. A 52-year-old man was crushed beneath their wheels. He died in the street. The crash left no room for escape. Daylight, metal, and weight ended a life.

A deadly crash unfolded on E 149th Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. Three SUVs collided. According to the police report, a 52-year-old pedestrian was crushed beneath the vehicles and died at the scene. The report states, “His body was crushed beneath the weight. He died there, in daylight, under wheels that did not stop in time.” No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the data. The crash involved multiple drivers and passengers, but only the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 2 - A sedan turned wrong on E 149 St. The car struck a 22-year-old cyclist. The cyclist was ejected and hurt his arm. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan making a U-turn on E 149 St at Brook Ave hit a 22-year-old man riding a bike. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury with a fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan’s right front quarter panel struck the cyclist, who was traveling straight. The data lists no driver errors for the cyclist. The police report does not mention helmet use as a factor. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the risk of improper turns on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 1 - A man rides north on Melrose. Metal slams metal. He is thrown, torn open at the waist. Blood pools. He clutches wounds, conscious, waiting for help.

A 48-year-old man riding a bike north on Melrose Ave at E 157th Street was struck and ejected, suffering severe lacerations to his abdomen and pelvis. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. The report describes the man conscious at the scene, clutching his wounds. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when lane usage breaks down.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - A 36-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after being struck by an eastbound SUV in the Bronx. The crash occurred outside an intersection, with driver inattention cited as the primary cause. The pedestrian was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Lexus SUV traveling eastbound struck him outside an intersection near East 151st Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle was reported to have no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian's presence in the roadway was noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was listed. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 25 - A 32-year-old woman suffered head injuries after an SUV traveling north hit her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact caused contusions and bruises, leaving her conscious but injured at the scene in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling north struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle outside an intersection on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused head injuries described as contusions and bruises, with the victim conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian's location and action indicate the danger of emerging from behind parked vehicles. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 25 - A westbound SUV collided with a sedan making a right turn in the Bronx. The SUV’s right side doors took the impact. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, enduring shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 135 St near Willis Ave in the Bronx at 16:29. A 2021 Kia SUV traveling west struck the right side doors of a 2014 Chrysler sedan making a right turn southwest. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The police report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact and injuries highlight the dangers of driver errors in yielding during turns in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 22 - A sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway struck its own rear passengers. Two occupants, semiconscious with abdomen and pelvis injuries, suffered serious harm despite wearing lap belts and harnesses. The driver held only a permit license.

According to the police report, a 2011 Subaru sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway impacted its right front bumper against the right side doors, injuring two rear passengers. Both victims, aged 18 and 24, were semiconscious with abdomen and pelvis injuries classified as severity level 3. They were secured with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s permit status as a notable detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right side doors. The incident underscores risks related to driver licensing and vehicle control on expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800771 - 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 21 - A 70-year-old man was struck while crossing Melrose Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Melrose Avenue near East 152nd Street in the Bronx at 3:10 PM. A 70-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a vehicle traveling east and making a left turn failed to yield right-of-way. This driver error directly contributed to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, emphasizing driver responsibility. There is no indication that the pedestrian's actions contributed to the crash beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 18 - A sedan traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp crashed at unsafe speed. The female driver suffered head injuries and incoherence. The vehicle sustained front-end damage, highlighting the dangers of excessive speed on high-speed ramps.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp around 12:30 a.m. The sedan, traveling north and going straight ahead, impacted with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. The driver was not ejected but suffered head injuries and was incoherent at the scene, with minor bleeding reported. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was a 2025 Kia sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the critical role of driver error, specifically unsafe speed, in causing serious injury on high-speed expressway ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 16 - A southbound SUV parked on Melrose Avenue was struck on its left rear bumper by another southbound SUV making a right turn. The driver of the parked SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash, entering shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:11 AM on Melrose Avenue in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male driver of a 2018 Tesla SUV was parked when he was hit on the left rear bumper by a 2022 Honda SUV making a right turn. The Tesla driver, secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified driver errors. The collision involved two SUVs traveling southbound. The impact point and damage indicate the moving Honda SUV struck the parked Tesla SUV from behind during the turn. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04