Bronx Streets Run Red—How Many More Will Die Before City Acts?

A woman crossing 3rd Ave with the signal was hit. She suffered a back contusion. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

A 28-year-old woman was injured while crossing 3rd Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal and was struck by an unspecified vehicle. She suffered a back contusion but remained conscious. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The police report confirms the pedestrian was not at an intersection but was following the signal when hit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on East 174th Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the moped’s front center, leaving the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:27 PM on East 174th Street near Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling westbound was struck on its center front end by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn from the opposite direction. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned left, struck sedan head-on in Bronx. Sedan driver hurt, back bruised. Both drivers licensed, conscious. Metal twisted. Left turns remain a threat.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound sedan near 1692 Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 14:27. The sedan's 24-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but identifies the SUV's left turn as the critical pre-crash action. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent danger of left-turn maneuvers in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 39-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Crotona Park North. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Crotona Park North in the Bronx at 5:45 p.m. A 39-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's failure to observe the pedestrian in the crosswalk. There are no listed contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The vehicle was occupied by a single driver and sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

A 43-year-old woman driving east on the Cross Bronx Expressway suffered facial injuries and whiplash after a collision caused by driver inattention. The sedan’s right front bumper struck another vehicle during a lane change maneuver late at night.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway was involved in a crash at 11:20 p.m. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The collision occurred when the sedan’s right front bumper struck another vehicle that was changing lanes. The sedan suffered damage to its center front end. No ejection occurred, and no other occupants were involved. The report highlights the driver’s failure to maintain attention while driving as the critical cause of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799481 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A tractor truck rear-ended a taxi on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Three taxi occupants suffered head, back, and full-body injuries. Police cite following too closely and reacting to another vehicle as causes.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east struck the center rear of a taxi on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Inside the taxi, a 31-year-old male driver, a 38-year-old male front passenger, and a 27-year-old female rear passenger were all injured. The driver suffered back trauma, the front passenger sustained injuries to the entire body, and the rear passenger had head injuries. All experienced shock. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The impact was violent, with the truck's front end colliding with the taxi's rear. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 58-year-old man suffered head injuries after a distracted driver struck him while he crossed with the signal in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and left the pedestrian conscious but injured at the intersection on E 173 St.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:45 PM on E 173 St in the Bronx. A 58-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was unspecified in type and had no occupants other than the driver. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A concrete mixer rolled north on Park Avenue. A 60-year-old woman lay broken at E 168th Street. The truck did not stop. The intersection fell silent. The city’s machinery rolled on, leaving a body and questions in its wake.

According to the police report, a concrete mixer traveling north on Park Avenue at the corner of E 168th Street in the Bronx struck a 60-year-old woman at the intersection. The report states the woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious, her breath gone. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper. The police report notes that the truck did not stop after the collision. No specific driver errors are listed in the contributing factors, which are marked as 'Unspecified.' The victim was described as a pedestrian at the intersection, engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the presence of a large truck in a pedestrian-heavy intersection and the lethal consequences when such vehicles fail to yield or stop.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 12-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit by a BMW. The boy remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on East 163rd Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a BMW vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision happened. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises noted. He remained conscious throughout the incident. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it mention driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is the only noted contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A rear-end collision on E 168 St in the Bronx injured a 25-year-old female driver. The crash involved two SUVs traveling eastbound. The striking vehicle failed to maintain safe distance, causing head injuries and whiplash to the rear vehicle’s driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on E 168 St near Washington Ave in the Bronx. Two SUVs traveling eastbound collided when the trailing vehicle struck the rear of the leading vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 25-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The lead vehicle was slowing or stopped in traffic at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively. The report highlights driver error in failing to maintain a safe following distance, directly causing the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A female pedestrian was struck while crossing without a signal in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm injury. The crash occurred near 3433 3rd Avenue, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx near 3433 3rd Avenue at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her lower arm and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 5801 demands licenses and insurance for e-scooter riders. No license, no sale. Sponsors push manuals and safety lessons. The city’s streets stay risky for those outside cars.

Senate bill S 5801, sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits at the sponsorship stage. Filed March 3, 2025, it aims to 'establish a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual' and require licenses and insurance for e-scooter riders in New York City. The bill bars sales to unlicensed, uninsured buyers. It also folds scooter safety into driver education. No safety analyst has weighed in on the impact for vulnerable road users. The measure’s focus is paperwork, not street design or driver accountability.

• File S 5801, Open States, Published 2025-03-03

Two SUVs collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx at 10 p.m. The crash was caused by a driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash from impact to the right front and left rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:00 on Washington Avenue in the Bronx involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south. The first vehicle, a 2004 Ford SUV, was going straight ahead and sustained damage to its right front bumper. The second vehicle, a 2016 Lexus SUV, was impacted on its left rear bumper. The report attributes the collision to a "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" by the female driver of the Lexus SUV. Both the female driver and her front passenger, a 31-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man respectively, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on driver error and reaction as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorscooter traveling north struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal on 3 Ave in the Bronx. Both the pedestrian and the 12-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions. Unsafe speed by the scooter driver caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 3 Ave in the Bronx. A motorscooter, driven by a 12-year-old male, was traveling north and struck a 23-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the motorscooter. Both the pedestrian and the driver sustained head abrasions and were conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The driver was operating the motorscooter without safety equipment and was the sole occupant. The pedestrian was not at fault, as she was crossing legally with the signal. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed on motorscooters in pedestrian-heavy areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795624 - 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

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

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

Tractor truck rear-ends sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway. Two men inside sedan suffer back injuries and whiplash. Police cite truck driver for following too closely and reacting to another vehicle.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. Both sedan occupants, men aged 27 and 29, were conscious and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors, highlighting driver error by the truck operator. The truck's front and the sedan's rear were damaged in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not identify any victim actions as contributing factors, focusing solely on the truck driver's errors and the resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792258 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04