Bronx Streets Bleed—Who Will Stop the Killing?

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 2025-08-05

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 2025-08-05

A sedan hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal on E 165 St. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing E 165 St at Gerard Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the girl was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Other vehicle occupants were not reported as injured. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Truck and sedan collided on Cross Bronx. Lane misuse sent metal into flesh. A 65-year-old woman hurt. Police cite improper passing. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A truck and a sedan crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. One passenger, a 65-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was changing lanes, the truck was going straight. The impact struck the sedan’s left side, injuring the rear passenger. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists improper lane usage as the main factor. The system left a passenger exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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

Senate bill S 7336 pushes more speed cameras and targets hidden plates. Sponsors want sharper eyes on reckless drivers. School zones stay under watch. The city’s most vulnerable stay exposed.

Senate bill S 7336, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, titled 'Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer,' lets cameras catch drivers who hide or alter plates and extends speed camera use in school zones. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill’s focus: more enforcement, less evasion. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear—more eyes on the street, more pressure on reckless drivers.

• File S 7336, Open States, Published 2025-04-10

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

SUV reversed on College Ave. Obstructed view. Pedestrian struck, leg injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Danger in plain sight.

A 31-year-old pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed into him on College Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver’s view was obstructed and the vehicle was backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians when drivers reverse without a clear view.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans crashed at E 166 Street and College Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. Two people hurt. Neck and back injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

Two sedans collided at E 166 Street and College Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. A 46-year-old front passenger suffered neck and internal injuries. A 31-year-old driver was also injured, with back and internal injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left two more occupants with unspecified injuries. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Taxi struck a man crossing Webster Avenue. Head injury. Bruised. Police list no clear cause. System failed to protect him.

A taxi hit a 43-year-old man crossing Webster Avenue at Claremont Parkway. He suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, the crash involved a taxi making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors and does not detail driver errors. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The system left a man hurt in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

An SUV collided with a moped on Edward L Grant Hwy in the Bronx. The moped driver, ejected and unconscious, suffered an eye injury. Police cite SUV driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:51 AM on Edward L Grant Hwy in the Bronx. A 2016 SUV traveling southwest struck a 2023 moped traveling northwest. The moped had two occupants; the 18-year-old male driver was ejected, rendered unconscious, and sustained an eye injury. The report identifies the SUV driver's contributing factors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The moped driver was unlicensed, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The SUV's point of impact was the center front end, while the moped was hit on its left front bumper. The collision highlights driver errors—specifically inattention and speeding—leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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 2025-08-05

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 2025-08-05

A Mercedes slammed into a stopped Ford on the Major Deegan. The Ford’s driver died. The Mercedes driver ran. Police are still searching. The road stayed open. The city counted its first traffic death in the precinct this year.

Gothamist reported on March 24, 2025, that a man driving a Mercedes-Benz crashed into a disabled Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway near Fordham Road at 3:45 a.m. The Ford’s driver, Darryl Mathis, was killed. According to NYPD, the Mercedes driver 'fled the scene on foot.' No arrests have been made. The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The article notes that Mathis is the first traffic fatality in the 52nd Precinct this year. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed corridors and the dangers faced by people stranded on New York’s expressways.

• Driver Killed In Major Deegan Hit-And-Run, Gothamist, 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 mourns another life lost.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to police, 'a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended' the victim's Ford Crown Victoria around 3:45 a.m. Both vehicles lost control and crashed. The Mercedes driver fled on foot, leaving the scene. Emergency crews transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The article notes that the southbound lanes were shut for hours during the investigation. No arrests have been made. The case highlights the dangers of high-speed impacts and the ongoing issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.

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

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 2025-08-05

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 2025-08-05

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 2025-08-05

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 2025-08-05