Bronx Streets Bleed—Who Will Stop the Killing?

SUV struck on Sheridan Ave. Passenger suffered head injury. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous.

A Ford SUV traveling west on Sheridan Avenue at East 161st Street in the Bronx injured a front-seat passenger. According to the police report, the passenger sustained a head injury and reported whiplash. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan struck e-bike on E 150 St and River Ave. Bicyclist thrown, leg injured, left in shock. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those outside steel.

A sedan and an e-bike collided at E 150 St and River Ave in the Bronx. The 41-year-old woman riding the e-bike was partially ejected and suffered a leg injury, reporting pain and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan's driver actions are called out as the primary factor. No other injuries were specified. The crash again shows the risk faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.

NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-08

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

Speed tore metal on E 165 St. Two drivers slammed, shoulders bruised, pain sharp. Taxi and sedans tangled. Streets in the Bronx echo with sirens and shock.

Two drivers suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries when a taxi and two sedans collided on E 165 St at Sherman Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash left both injured drivers in shock, with complaints of pain and nausea. The report notes the taxi was parked before impact, while the sedans moved straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Safety equipment use was unknown. The toll: two hurt, metal twisted, speed unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted cyclist struck a four-year-old girl on River Ave. The child suffered facial injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street saw pain and blood. The system failed to protect the young.

A cyclist riding straight on River Ave in the Bronx struck a four-year-old pedestrian, causing facial injuries and leaving her unconscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as the contributing factor. The crash involved a bike impacting the child outside an intersection. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or safety equipment. The collision underscores the danger when drivers, even on bikes, lose focus. No blame is placed on the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

E-bike rider struck head in Bronx crash. Semiconscious, concussed, hurt by inexperience and distraction. Center front end took the blow. Streets remain unforgiving.

A 64-year-old man riding an e-bike was injured on River Ave at E 164 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider suffered a concussion and was semiconscious after striking his head. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike’s center front end was damaged. The rider was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles or people were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Motorcycle slammed on Macombs Road. Driver ejected, hit his head. Passenger hurt. Police cite alcohol and speed. Night in the Bronx turns violent for both riders.

A motorcycle crashed on Macombs Road near Goble Place in the Bronx. Two people were hurt. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. The 36-year-old female passenger was also injured. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' were contributing factors. Both riders lacked safety equipment. The crash left the motorcycle’s left front bumper damaged. No other vehicles or road users were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A crash on Cross Bronx Expressway left a woman passenger hurt. Two cars struck, metal and glass. Children in the back seat, shaken but not marked. Night, chaos, pain in the Bronx.

A station wagon SUV and a pickup truck collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 35-year-old woman riding as a front passenger suffered back pain and shock. Two children and two drivers were also involved but reported no injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The SUV was going straight; the pickup was merging. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels. No driver errors were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV hit a young cyclist on Jerome Ave. The boy, age nine, suffered a leg injury. Police cite confusion as a factor. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.

A nine-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on Jerome Ave at W 169 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn when it collided with the cyclist, who was going straight. The boy suffered an abrasion to his lower leg. Police listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were recorded in the report. No other injuries were reported among the SUV occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

A motorcycle rider was thrown from his bike on Jerome Avenue. He suffered arm and internal injuries. Failure to yield and driver inattention played a role. The street saw blood and chaos.

A 46-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured on Jerome Avenue at East Mount Eden Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The rider suffered upper arm and internal injuries. The report lists no safety equipment used. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield and lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809315 - 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

Two e-bikes slammed together on Jerome Avenue. One rider, ejected and semiconscious, suffered a concussion. Driver inattention and failure to yield fueled the crash.

Two e-bikes collided at Jerome Avenue and West Mount Eden Avenue in the Bronx. One rider, age 31, was ejected and left semiconscious with a concussion. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. The report also lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus and ignore right-of-way rules.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 stake truck sped down Marcy Place. It struck hard. The driver was ejected, his leg shattered. Unsafe speed listed as cause. Bronx street, night, metal and bone broken.

A stake truck crashed on Marcy Place in the Bronx. The driver, a 19-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The truck hit with force, damaging the left rear quarter panel. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants. Driver error—unsafe speed—was the only cause listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Major Deegan Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. Police list causes as unspecified. The road remains unforgiving.

Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway northbound exit 7. According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock. The other occupant’s injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or other factors were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04