No More Names for the Death List: Demand Safe Streets Now

Mar 25 - A 17-year-old girl was hurt and left in shock after an unlicensed SUV driver struck a box truck on Decatur Ave. The SUV, parked before impact, hit the truck’s rear. Systemic danger from unlicensed driving exposed.

According to the police report, an unlicensed female SUV driver collided with a box truck at 10:03 on Decatur Ave. The SUV, parked before the crash, struck the truck’s right rear bumper with its left front quarter panel. A 17-year-old female occupant in the SUV was injured and suffered shock. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for the occupant. The key driver error was the SUV driver’s unlicensed status, a systemic risk that led to the crash and injury. No fault is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - A 30-year-old man suffered hip and upper leg bruises after being struck by a sedan while crossing Fordham Road outside an intersection. The vehicle, traveling east and going straight, showed no damage. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg after being hit by a Nissan sedan traveling east on Fordham Road at 17:41. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, but the report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan was going straight ahead and sustained no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions were noted but not identified as contributing factors. The lack of vehicle damage and unspecified contributing factors suggest systemic dangers at this location, but no direct driver violations were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 24 - Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 4:25 AM. The rear passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and bruising. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing as causes. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, at 4:25 AM on the Major Deegan Expressway, two northbound sedans collided. The first vehicle, a 2023 Mazda sedan, was traveling straight ahead when it was struck from behind by a 2019 Honda sedan merging into its lane. The impact occurred at the center front end of the Mazda and the center back end of the Honda. The report identifies driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both drivers and 'Backing Unsafely' for one. A 46-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the Honda sustained neck injuries and contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unsafe vehicle maneuvers on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A 29-year-old woman, unlicensed and distracted, crashed her sedan into two parked vehicles on Bainbridge Avenue. She suffered neck injuries and bruises. Driver inattention fueled the violent impact.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed woman made a U-turn in her sedan near 2970 Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx at 1:11 a.m. She struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and an SUV. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The unlicensed driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and contusions, with her airbag deploying. No other injuries were reported. The police report highlights the unlicensed status and inattention of the driver as central to the crash. No actions by other road users contributed to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - A Mercedes plowed into a Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. The Ford’s driver died at the wheel, his body broken by the impact. Darkness lingered. Police cite driver inattention. The road bore witness to another life lost to distraction.

According to the police report, a Mercedes sedan traveling southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway struck the rear of a 2009 Ford sedan at 3:47 a.m. The Ford’s driver, a 39-year-old man, died at the scene. The report states the Mercedes 'crushed the rear' of the Ford, leaving the victim dead at the wheel with injuries to his entire body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor in the collision. The Ford was hit in the right rear bumper by the Mercedes’s left front bumper, consistent with a rear-end impact. The victim was unbelted, but the police report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - 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

Mar 18 - A driverless sedan rolled east on W Fordham Road, crashing into a stopped SUV. The impact crushed the SUV’s right side doors. A 26-year-old front passenger suffered knee bruises and limped away, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on W Fordham Road rolled driverless and struck a stopped SUV on its right side doors. The SUV was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. The sedan had no occupants or driver at the time, indicating a runaway vehicle scenario. The impact caused metal to crush metal, damaging the SUV’s right side doors. A 26-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as a "Driverless/Runaway Vehicle," highlighting a critical driver error or system failure that allowed the sedan to move uncontrolled. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A sedan rear-ended another sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The 37-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and was unconscious with a concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 11:15. A sedan traveling north struck the center back end of another sedan also traveling north. The driver of the struck sedan, a 37-year-old male, was injured with a head injury and was found unconscious, suffering a concussion. The report states the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely," indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were licensed, and the injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the struck sedan and center front end damage to the striking sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - After a hit-and-run injured a child, Bronx lawmakers called for speed humps and stop signs. They refused proven fixes like road diets and daylighting. Council Member Dinowitz claimed streets are too narrow for lane removal. DOT denied their request, citing low crash data.

On March 10, 2025, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz pressed the city for speed humps and four-way stop signs in Riverdale, following a hit-and-run that injured a 9-year-old girl. Their request, sent to the Department of Transportation before the crash, was denied due to low car volumes and insufficient crash history. The lawmakers, at a press conference, supported speed humps and stop signs but opposed road diets and universal daylighting. Eric Dinowitz argued, 'If you walked down any of these streets, they are far too narrow to narrow any more.' He also rejected citywide daylighting, insisting, 'Daylighting has to be done corner by corner.' The council member has criticized DOT’s safety efforts before, framing the agency as unresponsive. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.

• Riverdale Pols Push for Some Street Safety, But Balk at More Serious Interventions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-10

Mar 8 - A distracted sedan driver changed lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway, colliding with a southbound SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 73-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and unsafe speed were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 on the Major Deegan Expressway. A sedan, traveling south and operated by a 73-year-old female driver, was changing lanes when it struck the right rear bumper of a southbound SUV. The sedan’s left front bumper and quarter panel sustained damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the collision. No other factors, such as victim behavior or pedestrian involvement, were noted. This crash underscores the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe speed on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 1 - A southbound SUV and northbound ATV collided head-on on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s front passenger suffered head trauma and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 15:42 on Fordham Road in the Bronx, a southbound Ford SUV and a northbound Yamaha ATV collided front-to-front. The SUV carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 23-year-old male, sustained head injuries and shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the SUV driver as contributing factors. The SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane usage, directly causing the collision. The ATV driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe lane changes on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - A 13-year-old girl was injured crossing Jerome Avenue in the Bronx when an e-bike traveling south struck her. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for bruises and trauma to her knee and foot.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A 13-year-old female pedestrian was crossing outside of a signal or crosswalk when she was hit by an e-bike traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors related to driver errors or pedestrian behaviors. The absence of driver fault citations in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian was injured while crossing in a non-designated area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795972 - 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 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 21 - A northbound SUV making a left turn struck the left side of an eastbound sedan on Fordham Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver and a young passenger suffered whiplash and neck injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:20 AM on Fordham Road near Major Deegan Expressway Exit 9 in the Bronx. The SUV, traveling north, was making a left turn when it impacted the left side doors of a sedan traveling eastbound. The sedan’s driver, a 42-year-old man, and a 5-year-old female passenger were injured, both suffering whiplash and neck injuries. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but notes unspecified contributing factors for the sedan’s occupants. The sedan had two occupants; the SUV had no occupants at the time. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers of vehicle interactions during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 18 - SUV veered, struck sedan’s rear. Young driver hurt. Back pain, whiplash, shock. Both cars scarred. Driver error left its mark in Bronx traffic.

According to the police report, an SUV turned improperly and struck a sedan’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper on West Fordham Road near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The crash happened around 4 p.m. The sedan’s 22-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash and was reported in shock. Three people were in the sedan. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other victim actions or equipment were cited. The crash shows the danger of driver mistakes on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - A 36-year-old man suffered severe leg fractures after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. Limited driver visibility due to obstructed views contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when injured.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Broadway near W 225 St. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a 2019 Kia SUV making a left turn. The report identifies 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a critical role. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV showed no damage, suggesting the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling southwest at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during turning maneuvers in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - A 48-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn in the Bronx. Limited view obstructed the driver’s line of sight. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on W Kingsbridge Rd near Bailey Ave in the Bronx at 18:22. A 48-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a northwestern-bound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the limited view led to the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage, emphasizing the pedestrian bore the brunt of the impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - A 60-year-old e-bike rider crashed headfirst into a parked SUV on Jerome Avenue. Blood streaked his face. He stayed conscious, but the impact left him with severe head lacerations. The SUV never moved. The crash was sudden, brutal, and avoidable.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike on Jerome Avenue near East 190th Street collided headfirst with the left side doors of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'An e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV. A 60-year-old man hit headfirst. Blood ran down his face. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied at the time, while the e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to the head but remained conscious at the scene. No mention is made of helmet use or other cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The report underscores the role of inattention and improper lane usage in this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792914 - 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