Mar 25 - A 32-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The collision caused shock but no ejection. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east. The driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, and experienced shock. The point of impact was the center back end of his vehicle, indicating he was rear-ended. The striking vehicle was a 2023 Toyota sedan traveling north and changing lanes, which hit the Ford's rear. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as 'Unspecified,' and no explicit driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were cited. The injured driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver or mention victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 25 - A sedan making a right turn in the Bronx collided with a parked SUV. The 64-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered injuries. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting driver incapacitation as a critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 166th Street near Teller Avenue in the Bronx at 8:56 AM. A 64-year-old male driver of a 2017 sedan was making a right turn when he collided with a parked 2003 SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing damage to those areas. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver became incapacitated during the maneuver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the danger posed by sudden driver incapacitation in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

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 20-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on East 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention and inexperience caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:47 AM on East 174th Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. A 20-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when a sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The vehicle, a 2021 Honda sedan, showed no damage. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while executing the turn directly led to the collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 17 - A driver turned right and hit a 22-year-old man crossing East 169th Street. The crash broke the man’s leg and foot. Police cite driver distraction. The victim was conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn struck a 22-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of East 169th Street and Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 8:16 AM. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There is no mention of pedestrian error or other contributing behaviors. The driver’s lack of attention while turning led to the collision and the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 16 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on E Mount Eden Ave in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe speed and an unlicensed driver. The victim suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:51 AM on E Mount Eden Ave in the Bronx. The injured party was a 28-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm injuries. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was riding northbound, traveling straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. The other involved vehicle was an unspecified type traveling westbound with no occupants. The bicyclist was unlicensed, which is noted in the report. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike. The victim was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. The report focuses on the dangerous speed and the unlicensed status of the bicyclist as key factors leading to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 14 - A 50-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe chest injury in a rear-end collision on East 161st Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was conscious but sustained fractures and dislocations. The crash involved two vehicles traveling opposite directions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:44 on East 161st Street in the Bronx. A male bicyclist, age 50, was riding westbound when his bike was struck at the center back end. The collision caused severe chest injuries, including fractures and dislocations, with an injury severity rated at 3. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations are explicitly cited. The second vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead, but its type and driver details are unspecified. The impact and vehicle damage were centered on the back end of the bicycle, indicating a rear-end collision. No helmet use or victim behaviors were reported as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 13 - A sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a slowing vehicle on University Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and pedestrian confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:36 on University Avenue in the Bronx. A 2019 Chevrolet sedan traveling north was slowing or stopping when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by another sedan. The impact caused damage to the left rear bumper of the slowing vehicle and the right front bumper of the striking vehicle. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 59-year-old man, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as a driver error contributing to the collision. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' is noted as a contributing factor, though it is unclear how this influenced the crash. Both drivers were licensed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights driver error and confusion as key elements in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 11 - A box truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:50 PM on Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. A box truck was making a right turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention/distraction and limited or obstructed view as contributing factors to the collision. The box truck driver’s failure to maintain clear visibility and attention while turning directly contributed to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 6 - SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing E 161 St. She suffered a head contusion. No driver errors listed. The street stayed cold and hard.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 161 St and River Ave in the Bronx around 10 PM. She was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing at the intersection. The impact hit her head, causing a contusion. The report lists no contributing factors or errors by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report notes she was crossing against the signal but does not cite this as a cause. This crash shows the danger SUVs pose to people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 6 - A 22-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a southbound sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. The impact caused lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound 2017 Ford sedan on Grand Concourse near East 166th Street in the Bronx at 18:38. The vehicle, operated by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front bumper, damaging the sedan's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 5 - A 47-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck contusions after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on E 165 St. The crash happened during morning traffic. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on E 165 St near Sherman Ave in the Bronx at 9:00 AM. A 47-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two vehicles traveling westbound: a 2012 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end, damaging both vehicles. The police report identifies the SUV driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report does not assign fault to the injured sedan driver, focusing on the SUV driver’s error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 4 - A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with an SUV on East 169th Street in the Bronx. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control, resulting in a fractured and dislocated lower limb. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on East 169th Street in the Bronx. A moped traveling west collided with an SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the moped's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 3 - An Audi SUV veered north on Jerome Ave, the driver’s attention stolen by something outside. The right front slammed, metal buckled, airbag burst. A 32-year-old man, head bloodied, remained conscious—crushed beneath the weight of distraction.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of an Audi SUV was injured while traveling north on Jerome Ave near E 172 St in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 12:49 a.m. The report states the SUV veered off course after the driver was distracted by something outside the car, a factor explicitly listed as 'Outside Car Distraction.' The vehicle’s right front bumper took the impact, and the airbag deployed. The driver suffered head injuries and crush injuries but remained conscious at the scene. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the danger posed when drivers’ attention is diverted from the road.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Mar 3 - 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

Feb 26 - A city bus turned onto Brook Avenue. The driver struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. Police stayed. No charges filed. Another crash in Queens left one dead, one charged. The city’s streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

Gothamist reported on February 26, 2025, that an MTA bus driver fatally struck a 57-year-old cyclist while turning from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. The bus, running as a subway replacement shuttle, was empty. The driver stayed at the scene and was not charged. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article also details a separate fatal crash in Queens involving a suspected drunk driver. As Gothamist notes, 'Police are investigating two fatal crashes in the Bronx and Queens.' The Bronx crash highlights the persistent risks at intersections where turning vehicles endanger cyclists. No policy changes were announced.

• MTA Bus Turns, Cyclist Killed Bronx, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 25 - A dirt bike and minivan collided in Soundview. Two teens thrown. Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died. His passenger survived. The driver stayed. No charges. The street claimed another young life. Family left to mourn. The city moves on.

According to NY Daily News (published February 25, 2025), 17-year-old Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died after his dirt bike collided with a Honda Odyssey minivan at Metcalf Ave and E. 172nd St. in the Bronx. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m., with both Naranjo and his 14-year-old passenger thrown from the bike. The girl is expected to recover. The article notes, 'The 42-year-old man driving the Honda Odyssey remained at the scene. No charges were immediately filed as police continued to investigate.' The report highlights the ongoing investigation and the lack of immediate charges, pointing to systemic risks at the intersection. Family members shared memories and grief, underscoring the human toll of traffic violence.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Dirt Bike Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 22 - Two vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at night. Unsafe speed and lane changing caused injuries to three occupants. Passengers suffered whiplash and bruises, all conscious and restrained. The crash left front-end damage on both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:06 on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a sedan and an SUV traveling south. The sedan driver was changing lanes unsafely at an unsafe speed, striking the SUV which was going straight ahead. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were points of impact. Three occupants were injured: a 24-year-old female rear passenger with a contusion on her elbow and lower arm, a 50-year-old male sedan driver with whiplash and back pain, and a 49-year-old female front passenger with whiplash and shoulder injury. All were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The police report cites unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Feb 13 - A sedan driver traveling south on Macombs Rd struck two parked vehicles. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving car and the left rear quarter panel of one parked sedan. The driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Macombs Rd in the Bronx at 10:24 PM. A 57-year-old male driver of a 2010 Toyota sedan was traveling straight ahead when he collided with two parked vehicles: a 2009 Toyota sedan and a 2003 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the parked sedan was hit on the left rear quarter panel. The driver was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-15

Feb 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