Bronx Streets Bleed While Leaders Stall

SUV struck left front. Two inside hurt. Driver distracted. Passenger and driver both shocked, one with concussion, one with whiplash. Streets in the Bronx bear the cost.

A station wagon/SUV traveling south on Grand Concourse at East 138th Street crashed, injuring two occupants. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a concussion and back injury. A 43-year-old female passenger sustained whiplash and a hip injury. Both were in shock. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists driver distraction and inexperience as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A woman crossed Amsterdam Avenue. An ambulance turned left. Metal struck flesh. Bones broke. Blood spilled. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed, but charges followed. The street remains wide, busy, and dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 29, 2025, that Juan Santana, an ambulance driver, was arrested months after fatally striking Miriam Reinharth, 69, in Manhattan. Police said Santana failed to yield as Reinharth crossed Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad found Santana turned left into her path. He was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Reinharth died from severe injuries, including a broken leg and pelvis fractures. The article notes, 'The police officer said the accident was not Miriam's fault at all.' The crash occurred on a double-wide, truck route artery, highlighting ongoing risks for pedestrians at busy intersections.

• Ambulance Driver Charged After Fatal Turn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-29

A 37-year-old man lay bleeding on E 149th Street. A westbound vehicle hit him. His head was torn open. He was not at an intersection. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent.

A 37-year-old pedestrian was struck and left unconscious on E 149th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered severe head lacerations after a westbound vehicle continued straight and hit him. He was not at an intersection. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was found in the roadway, bleeding and unresponsive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.

• Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

A sedan struck an e-scooter on E 138th Street. The e-scooter rider suffered arm injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided at E 138th Street and Willis Avenue in the Bronx. The 25-year-old e-scooter rider was injured, suffering a contusion to his arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls. No mention of helmet use or signals was listed as a factor. Vulnerable road users bear the brunt when systems fail.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.

According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.

• Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-04-25

Council pushes Albany to force speed limiters on chronic speeders. The move targets reckless drivers. Streets stay deadly while the bill sits in committee. Pedestrians and cyclists wait for action.

Resolution 0854-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, urges passage of S.7621/A.7979. The measure calls for 'requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Council Member Lincoln Restler leads, joined by nine co-sponsors including Yusef Salaam and Shahana Hanif. The bill landed in committee on April 24, 2025, with no vote yet. If passed at the state level, it would force repeat speeders to install devices that block speeding. The Council’s action highlights the ongoing risk to vulnerable road users as reckless drivers remain unchecked.

• File Res 0854-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24

Motorscooter and SUV collided on Westchester Ave. Rider thrown, arm fractured. Police cite following too closely. Wrecked scooter, shaken passengers. Streets stayed hard and unforgiving.

A motorscooter and an SUV crashed on Westchester Ave at Tinton Ave in the Bronx. An 18-year-old motorscooter rider was ejected and suffered a fractured arm. Two other men, aged 27 and 39, were listed as occupants and reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor for all involved. The motorscooter was demolished. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. One driver, age 67, took a hit to the shoulder. Metal crumpled. The street stayed hungry.

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder injury and abrasion. The vehicles struck center front to center back. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of high-speed traffic on city expressways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A woman crossing 3rd Avenue with the signal was hit by a speeding SUV. She suffered a head injury. Unsafe speed and lane changing led to the crash. The street turned violent in a blink.

A 41-year-old woman was crossing 3rd Avenue at E 152nd Street with the signal when a station wagon/SUV struck her. She suffered a head abrasion. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing were contributing factors. The driver, a 37-year-old woman, was traveling south in the SUV. The report lists no errors by the pedestrian. The crash left the pedestrian injured at the intersection, underscoring the danger posed by driver actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Garbage truck and sedan crashed on Bruckner. One driver suffered back injury. Unsafe lane change and failure to yield led to impact. Metal and bodies jarred. Streets stayed dangerous.

A garbage truck and a sedan collided on Bruckner Blvd at St Anns Pl in the Bronx. One driver, age 28, was injured with back pain. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. Both vehicles had a single occupant. The sedan was struck on its left rear quarter panel; the truck was damaged on its right front bumper. The crash underscores the risks when drivers change lanes unsafely and fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

Sedan slammed into SUV’s rear on Westchester Ave. Three men hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Neck injury reported. Streets stay dangerous.

A sedan struck the back of an SUV at 644 Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Three men were injured, including a driver who suffered neck pain. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV was hit in the center back end; the sedan’s front was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The toll: pain, confusion, and another mark in the city’s crash ledger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808831 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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

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

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 2025-08-04