Bronx CB6: riders down, promises pending

Mar 5 - A bus changing lanes struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury despite wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles had limited visibility at impact, worsening the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. A bus traveling south was changing lanes when it impacted the right front quarter panel of a sedan stopped in traffic. The bus driver’s action of changing lanes contributed directly to the collision. Both vehicles had 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as contributing factors, indicating poor visibility played a role. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and internal complaints. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus sustained no damage, while the sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report highlights driver error in lane changing combined with limited visibility as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 28 - A northbound SUV struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3 Ave in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, 73, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Ave near E Tremont Ave in the Bronx at 6:41 AM. A 2024 Toyota SUV was stopped in traffic when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north behind it collided with the SUV’s rear. The sedan’s 73-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front end of the sedan and center back end of the SUV, confirming the rear-end collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 sedan driver suffered neck injuries after backing unsafely into a stopped bus in the Bronx. The collision caused whiplash and right rear bumper damage. The bus driver remained unharmed with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:53 in the Bronx near East Fordham Road. The sedan, traveling north, was backing unsafely when it collided with a northbound bus stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factor cited was 'Backing Unsafely' by the sedan driver. The bus driver, licensed and operating a 2010 bus, was not injured, and the bus sustained no damage. The sedan's right rear bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The report highlights driver error in vehicle backing maneuvers as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - 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

Feb 24 - Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on E 189 St in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on E 189 St in the Bronx collided around 16:46. The rear vehicle, a Buick SUV registered in Florida, struck the center back end of the front Mazda SUV, registered in New York. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 69-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The front vehicle carried two occupants, while the rear vehicle had none. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - A 42-year-old woman crossing Bronx Park South at a marked crosswalk was struck by a left-turning SUV. The vehicle’s right front bumper hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:40 on Bronx Park South near Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. A 42-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the street within a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when she was struck by a 2015 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted her on the right front bumper, causing injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision and sustained injury severity level 3. The driver’s failure to yield while executing a left turn created the hazardous condition leading to the pedestrian’s injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - A 35-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV failed to yield and struck him at a Bronx intersection. The driver was inattentive and distracted while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:54 p.m. near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was hit by a 2013 Acura SUV traveling north. The SUV driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, suffering a concussion. The SUV showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as causes, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 15 - A 39-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on E 187 St in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on E 187 St in the Bronx struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing at an intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Toyota sedan. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted, but the crash was caused by the driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 14 - On Webster Avenue, a turning SUV blocked a moped’s path. The moped struck the SUV’s front. The rider’s helmet split. His head took the blow. He stayed conscious, injured and alone. The SUV rolled on, untouched. The street went silent.

A crash occurred on Webster Avenue near Ittner Place in the Bronx, involving a station wagon/SUV and a moped, according to the police report. The report states the SUV was making a left turn when the moped, traveling straight, collided with the SUV's right front bumper. The moped rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head. The police report attributes the collision to 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The moped rider's helmet cracked under the impact, but he remained conscious at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage, while the moped absorbed the force. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Feb 4 - Two sedans crashed on a slippery stretch of E 175 St in the Bronx. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when their vehicles collided front-left. One driver suffered a shoulder injury but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 a.m. on E 175 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans, a 2018 Ford and a 2019 Nissan, both driven by licensed male drivers, collided head-on on the left front bumpers while traveling straight ahead. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor. One driver, a 46-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a contusion and shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the Ford and the center front end of the Nissan. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 2 - Two SUVs collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV suffered a head injury and shock, with minor bleeding. The crash occurred at 2:07 a.m. and involved a rear-quarter impact. Illness was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Washington Avenue near East 175th Street in the Bronx at 2:07 a.m. The vehicle traveling west, a 2000 Honda SUV, was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a 2004 Ford SUV also traveling west. The driver of the Honda SUV, a 56-year-old male, was injured with a head injury causing minor bleeding and was in shock. The report cites illness as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the collision involved a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the illness factor affecting the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - A 24-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard in the Bronx around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion and was incoherent after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction, which directly resulted in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - Three parked cars slammed together on Sheridan Blvd. A 63-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. Police blame defective brakes. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, three parked vehicles collided on Sheridan Blvd near E 177 St in the Bronx at 9:42 AM. The crash involved a sedan, a pick-up truck, and an SUV. A 63-year-old male driver, the only occupant in his car, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites defective brakes as a contributing factor. The vehicles suffered damage to their center rear and front ends, showing a chain reaction among the parked cars. No other contributing factors or victim actions are listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - A 19-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The crash involved two sedans traveling southbound. Driver distraction caused the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 10:45. Two sedans traveling southbound collided when the rear vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of the lead sedan. The 19-year-old male driver of the lead vehicle sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The lead vehicle, a 2023 Tesla sedan, suffered damage to the center back end, while the striking sedan had damage to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A sedan driver lost consciousness on Webster Ave in the Bronx. Her car struck head-on. She suffered chest injuries and was found unconscious. The crash left the vehicle’s front bumper smashed.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old woman driving a sedan north on Webster Ave in the Bronx lost consciousness and crashed. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The impact damaged the car’s left front bumper. The driver, licensed in New York and wearing a lap belt, suffered chest injuries and was found unconscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - A sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the victim injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Acura sedan traveling west on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian’s crossing location and action were noted but not cited as contributing factors. This collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787427 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17