Bronx Streets Bleed While Leaders Stall

A 16-year-old bicyclist was ejected after a northbound SUV struck him on E 149 St in the Bronx. The impact injured his hip and upper leg, causing minor bleeding. Driver inexperience was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 22:09 on E 149 St in the Bronx, a 2023 Tesla SUV traveling north collided with a westbound bicycle. The 16-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, the point of impact. The report explicitly cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, but these were not listed as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver inexperience leading to severe injuries for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on East 158th Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A six-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and was injured in the crash.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on East 158th Street near Elton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:21. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one eastbound, the other southbound—when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound SUV and the center front end of the southbound SUV. The report cites 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical issue affecting one driver. A six-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle sustained whiplash and was injured but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors and front center end, underscoring the force and angle of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound SUV turned left on St. Anns Avenue, its front end smashing into a man crossing with the light. His body crumpled, bleeding, crushed beneath the weight. The car stood undamaged. The man did not.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was crossing St. Anns Avenue at East 135th Street in the Bronx, with the signal, when a southbound Honda SUV made a left turn and struck him with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left conscious but bleeding on the street. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV sustained no damage, while the pedestrian bore the full force of the impact. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' but lists only driver error as a cause. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver failure to yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned right on E 135 St, struck sedan going straight. Five occupants bruised. Failure to yield listed. Impact hard, injuries across bodies and limbs. System failed to protect riders.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV making a right turn on E 135 St collided with a sedan traveling straight. The SUV's right side doors and the sedan's front end took the hit. Five people were injured: the SUV driver, two SUV passengers, the sedan driver, and a sedan passenger. All suffered contusions and bruises to the body, shoulder, or leg. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, specifically for the SUV. No victim actions contributed. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected. The crash shows driver failure to yield as the key cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus swung left on Brook Ave. An e-bike rider, 57, kept straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, pelvis shattered, and died beneath the streetlights. Police cite improper lane usage. No helmet. No chance. Another life ended on Bronx asphalt.

According to the police report, a bus making a left turn collided with a man riding an e-bike who was traveling straight on Brook Ave near East 149th Street in the Bronx. The report states the cyclist, age 57, was struck mid-frame by the bus, ejected, and suffered fatal pelvic injuries, dying at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error in the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the primary fault attributed to improper lane usage by the vehicle operator. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver mistakes and the vulnerability of those outside steel and glass.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-25

A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx collision. The crash caused abrasions to his face. According to the police report, unspecified contributing factors led to the impact, with damage centered on the scooter's front end.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male operating an e-scooter in the Bronx was involved in a crash around 18:53. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The scooter, traveling north and going straight ahead, suffered damage to its center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not specify pedestrian or other vehicle involvement. No safety equipment was used by the driver. The crash highlights risks faced by vulnerable e-scooter riders and the potential for serious injury when control is lost or collisions occur.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway was struck in the right rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Bruckner Expressway at 7:35 a.m. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved a sedan traveling south that was impacted on its right rear quarter panel by another unspecified vehicle also traveling south. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision appears to be a rear-end impact with no explicit driver fault documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

Three men suffered neck and head injuries in a northbound collision involving a taxi and two sedans on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash, marked by rear-end impacts, was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a taxi and two sedans all traveling northbound. The collision involved rear-end impacts between the vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Three male occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 40, and one 21-year-old front passenger. All were conscious and sustained neck and head injuries consistent with whiplash. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 59-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck was making a left turn and hit the pedestrian front-center.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on E 138 St near Brook Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Nissan pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the truck alone. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A tractor-trailer and SUVs collided on the Major Deegan. One driver’s improper lane use led to impact. Three people suffered back injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a crash struck the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:25. A tractor-truck and several SUVs collided. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary cause. Three occupants were injured: a 60-year-old male driver, an 84-year-old female passenger, and a 50-year-old male driver. All suffered back injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. No one was ejected. The impact hit the left front bumper of an SUV and the right front quarter of the truck. The police report highlights improper lane use as the driver error. No blame is placed on the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A KIA slammed into a Honda on Bruckner Blvd, crushing two women inside. The driver had no license. Metal and belts pressed flesh, leaving neck and back injuries. The street bore witness. Both victims remained conscious, pain etched in their bodies.

According to the police report, a KIA sedan traveling west on Bruckner Blvd near St Anns Ave struck the rear of a Honda sedan. The KIA's front end collided with the Honda's back end, crushing two women inside the KIA—one suffered neck injuries, the other back injuries. Both were conscious after the crash, described as 'crushed against the belts.' The report explicitly notes the KIA driver was unlicensed at the time of the collision. No contributing factors are specified beyond the lack of a valid license. The narrative states, 'A KIA slammed into the back of a Honda. Two women inside crushed against the belts. One’s neck, the other’s back. Both awake. The driver held no license. The street held the rest.' The focus remains on the unlicensed driver and the violent impact that left both occupants injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.

• Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-04

A Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a Honda sedan making a left turn northbound on E 138 St. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 21:13 on E 138 St, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling west struck a 2008 Honda sedan making a left turn north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly identifies the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by one of the drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing severe leg injuries. The driver proceeded straight westbound, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 153 St and Courtlandt Ave in the Bronx around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, nor does it indicate any pedestrian fault. The driver’s actions, moving straight through the intersection and colliding with a pedestrian crossing legally, highlight systemic dangers at this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 15-year-old boy suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a sport utility vehicle with a defective accelerator struck him off the roadway in the Bronx. The crash involved multiple parked SUVs and left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 156 Street in the Bronx at 16:05. A 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured with abrasions and lower arm injuries after being struck by a sport utility vehicle. The report identifies a defective accelerator as the contributing factor in the crash. Multiple SUVs were involved, all initially parked or stopped, with damage noted on their left front bumpers and right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. The report highlights the vehicle driver error of operating a vehicle with a defective accelerator, which led to the collision and injury. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two female drivers collided while both making left turns on E 156 St in the Bronx. The impact struck the left front bumper of a sedan and the center front end of an SUV. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 on E 156 St near Tinton Ave in the Bronx. Both involved vehicles—a 2024 sedan and a 2018 SUV—were driven by licensed female drivers making left turns. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers when multiple vehicles execute left turns simultaneously, increasing the risk of side-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. A northbound SUV impacted the right rear bumper of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper sustained damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The report highlights the hazardous road conditions that led to the SUV rear-ending the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04