Bronx CB10’s deadliest roads don’t forgive. Drivers don’t slow.

May 27 - A truck and sedan crashed on East Tremont Avenue near Hutchinson River Parkway. One woman suffered a fractured leg. Police cite driver inattention for both vehicles. Metal twisted. The road stayed open. The danger lingered.

A crash involving a diesel tractor truck and a sedan occurred on East Tremont Avenue at the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the collision. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a fractured leg and dislocation. Three others, including a 22-year-old man and a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. The truck was parked before impact, while the sedan was moving straight ahead. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were reported. The crash highlights the persistent risk on city streets when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 27 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.

• File S 8117, Open States, Published 2025-05-27

May 25 - A 78-year-old woman crossed White Plains Road. An SUV struck her. She fell. Head trauma. Medics rushed her to Jacobi. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. Another night. Another life lost to traffic in Williamsbridge.

NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 78-year-old woman was fatally struck while crossing White Plains Road at East 216th Street in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Saturday. The article states, 'The victim was crossing White Plains Road at E. 216th St. in Williamsbridge when a 56-year-old woman driving north in a 2024 Toyota RAV4 hit her.' The victim suffered severe head trauma and died at Jacobi Medical Center. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections, especially after dark. No details were given about driver speed, visibility, or street design. The case underscores persistent risks for older New Yorkers on city streets.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Bronx Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-25

May 24 - A sedan struck parked cars on East Tremont. The driver, a woman, was hurt. Three male passengers suffered unspecified injuries. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the Bronx night.

A crash on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx left one driver and three passengers injured. According to the police report, a sedan traveling north struck parked vehicles after the driver lost consciousness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The 36-year-old female driver suffered a contusion and injuries to her entire body. Three male passengers, ages 49, 53, and 60, sustained unspecified injuries. The police report does not mention any errors by the victims. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, are listed. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and the rear of the parked vehicles. The crash underscores the dangers faced by vehicle occupants when control is lost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 24 - A sedan hit a man crossing Hobart Avenue in the Bronx. The car’s left front bumper struck him. He suffered a leg injury. Five people rode inside the car. The police listed no driver errors. The street stayed dangerous. The man bled on the asphalt.

A sedan traveling straight struck a 38-year-old man as he crossed Hobart Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a contusion and injury to his knee and lower leg. Five occupants were inside the sedan, including a 5-year-old child. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the persistent risks faced by those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 20 - A 15-year-old boy was hit by a car’s right front bumper on St Peters Ave in the Bronx. He suffered a bruised leg. The crash happened away from an intersection. The driver’s actions remain unlisted.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle’s right front bumper on St Peters Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the crash occurred. The impact left him with a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No information is provided about the vehicle type or the actions of the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 20 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20

May 18 - Motorcycle and sedan collided at speed. Rider ejected, leg shattered. Police cite unsafe speed and aggressive driving. Parkway stained by violence, metal, bone.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. The 27-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' were contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes when the impact occurred. The report notes the motorcycle driver wore a helmet. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger of speed and aggression on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 13 - Senate bill S 533 seeks to kill congestion pricing and order a forensic audit of the MTA. The committee vote failed. Streets stay clogged. Danger for walkers and riders lingers.

Senate bill S 533, introduced on May 13, 2025, in committee, aimed to repeal congestion pricing and require an independent audit of the MTA. The bill summary reads: 'Repeals congestion pricing (Part A); directs the metropolitan transportation authority to contract with a certified public accounting firm for the provision of an independent, comprehensive, forensic audit of the authority (Part B).' Primary sponsor Jack M. Martins led the push, joined by George Borrello, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, and others. The committee voted it down. No safety analyst reviewed the bill’s impact on vulnerable road users. The fight over street safety and traffic chaos continues.

• File S 533, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 13 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 13 - Senate passes S 346. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. Pushes work zone safety. Sets up new enforcement fund. Lawmakers move to shield workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 346 cleared committee on May 13, 2025. The bill, titled 'Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker; promotes work zone safety awareness; establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement,' aims to crack down on drivers who threaten highway workers. Senator Jeremy Cooney led as primary sponsor, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, Christopher Ryan, and James Skoufis. The committee voted yes. The bill targets reckless driving in work zones, boosting penalties and funding enforcement. It marks a step to protect those most exposed to traffic danger.

• File S 346, Open States, Published 2025-05-13

May 12 - Two SUVs slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. One driver took a blow to the head. Metal twisted, glass shattered. The crash left pain and questions. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading north when they collided. One driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. The other driver, age 37, was not reported injured. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles sustained damage—one to the left side doors, the other to the right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by road users on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 12 - A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell in a mid-block crosswalk on Webster Avenue. The driver sped off, dragging him half a block. Mitchell, a father of three, died at the hospital. Police search for the fleeing driver.

ABC7 reported on May 12, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed in a hit-and-run on East 169th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred just before 1 a.m. Saturday. Mitchell was standing in a mid-block crosswalk when a southbound black Mercedes Benz hit him, then dragged him half a block. The driver did not remain at the scene. Surveillance video captured the incident. Mitchell's mother said, "That car deliberately went straight speeding, didn't stop, hit my son all the way up into the air and came down, dragged him half a block." The case highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the vulnerability of pedestrians in crosswalks.

• Bronx Father Killed In Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-05-12

May 11 - A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

May 7 - Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. A front passenger lost a limb. Drivers and others hurt. No cause listed. Metal, speed, pain. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 44-year-old male front passenger suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. A 40-year-old female driver was also injured, with chest trauma. Other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left lasting harm for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811411 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 6 - 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

May 3 - A tractor truck overturned on Hutchinson River Parkway. One man suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal, glass, and sirens in the Bronx night.

A tractor truck traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway overturned. According to the police report, one male driver, age 40, was injured with a concussion and head trauma. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The truck was registered in Idaho and driven by a licensed male. The crash left the vehicle overturned and damaged. No other injuries were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10

May 2 - A 29-year-old man suffered a fractured arm on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash left him injured. Details on vehicles and causes remain unknown. The street claimed another victim.

A 29-year-old male occupant was injured at 3132 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he suffered a fractured, distorted, or dislocated arm. No vehicle type or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash data does not specify driver actions or errors. The incident highlights the persistent danger on city streets, where even routine travel can end in injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810432 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-10