Two young riders die on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern doesn’t stop at the ramp.

Dec 29 - A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the Bronx after a sedan struck him head-on. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his face and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist's own contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash, highlighting the violent impact caused primarily by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - Two occupants suffered contusions and back and head injuries in a Bronx crash. A sedan and SUV collided head-on and rear-end on E Gun Hill Rd. Alcohol involvement by the sedan driver was a key factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx involving a 2005 sedan and a 2013 SUV. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old male, was found to have alcohol involvement cited twice as a contributing factor. The vehicles collided with impact points at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: the driver suffered a head contusion and the passenger, a 55-year-old female, sustained a back contusion. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as the primary driver error, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 26 - Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Carl Heastie killed the MTA’s $65 billion capital plan. The move came as Gov. Hochul faced backlash over congestion pricing and fare hikes. Riders and walkers are left exposed. The system stays broken. Albany plays politics. Streets stay dangerous.

On December 26, 2024, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie abruptly blocked the MTA’s proposed $65 billion capital plan. The move followed public outrage over Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing scheme and a planned 4% fare hike for transit riders. The editorial, titled 'Gov. Hochul is the face of the MTA’s congestion-toll madness: Don’t let her fool you,' blasted the $9 toll and warned that the agency’s legal power to raise prices remains. Stewart-Cousins and Heastie’s last-minute action signals deeper political games, not reform. The article quotes Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli: 'Consolidation, efficiency, and savings in this area was promised years ago, but has yet to be fully realized.' No safety analyst weighed in, but the capital plan’s collapse means no new investment in safer streets or transit. Vulnerable road users remain at risk. The system’s failures continue.

• Gov. Hochul is the face of the MTA’s congestion-toll madness: Don’t let her fool you, nypost.com, Published 2024-12-26

Dec 26 - Two state leaders killed the MTA’s $68 billion upgrade plan a day before approval. The veto blocks critical repairs, new subway projects, and safety upgrades. Riders face more delays, broken stations, and uncertainty. The city’s lifeline hangs in limbo.

On December 26, 2024, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie vetoed the MTA’s $68 billion capital plan. The MTA Board had approved the plan 10-0 on September 25 and submitted it to the Capital Plan Review Board (CPRB) on October 1. The matter, described as 'the MTA's $68 billion budget to fix mass transit,' was rejected by Stewart-Cousins and Heastie with a letter sent on Christmas Eve. Their action blocks dozens of projects, including subway accessibility, station repairs, and new transit lines like the Interborough Express. The veto leaves the future of these upgrades—and the safety of millions of riders—uncertain. The MTA warns this could threaten federal funding and delay critical improvements. The city’s transit system, already battered by delays and breakdowns, now faces more risk and instability.

• 2 NYS legislators reject MTA’s $68 billion capital plan, amny.com, Published 2024-12-26

Dec 26 - Albany leaders stopped the MTA’s $68-billion plan. Their move halts new trains, station fixes, and power upgrades. Riders wait. Subways and buses age. Streets stay dangerous. No comment from Heastie or Stewart-Cousins. Advocates warn: delay means risk for millions.

On December 26, 2024, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins blocked the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan, worth $68 billion. The action came via a Christmas Eve letter to MTA CEO Janno Leiber, rejecting the plan and stalling critical transit improvements. The plan, as described, funds 'essential work'—new trains, accessibility, power, and station repairs. Riders Alliance called on Albany to 'fix the subway.' Danny Pearlstein of Riders Alliance warned, 'the least-visible projects are the most vulnerable to cuts – but also often the most essential, like new signals and upgrades to power systems and structures.' Neither Heastie nor Stewart-Cousins responded to requests for comment. The rejection delays contract awards for new electric rail cars and locomotives, leaving millions of riders—and vulnerable road users—at risk from crumbling infrastructure and unreliable transit.

• Christmas Sockings: Carl Heastie and Andrea Stewart-Cousins Say ‘No’ to Better Transit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-26

Dec 25 - Two sedans collided on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St, injuring three occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper and quarter panel. All injured were vehicle occupants, including two children, suffering shock and body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:46 on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St. A 2021 sedan traveling north went straight ahead and was struck on its right front bumper by a 2020 sedan making a left turn, which impacted its right front quarter panel. The collision injured three occupants: a 41-year-old female driver with knee and lower leg injuries, a 9-year-old female passenger, and a 7-year-old male passenger, both with injuries to their entire bodies and in shock. All occupants were not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic, with injuries concentrated among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - A 17-year-old e-scooter passenger was ejected and seriously injured in a Bronx collision. The SUV hit the scooter’s right front, causing fractures and dislocation. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard by the scooter rider’s party.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:15 on East 213 Street in the Bronx involving a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east and an e-scooter traveling south. The SUV struck the e-scooter on its right front bumper, damaging the SUV’s center front end and the scooter’s right side doors. A 17-year-old male passenger on the e-scooter was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' linked to the injured passenger’s party. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights driver and rider errors involving yielding and traffic control compliance, with no mention of victim fault or helmet use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 57-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. Driver inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection on White Plains Road.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The collision occurred at 7:30 PM when a 2017 Honda sedan, traveling south and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, highlighting the driver's failure to notice the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and suffered a concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially at intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A sedan driver suffered a head contusion and shock after reacting to another vehicle on Hutchinson River Parkway. The crash left the Audi’s front end smashed. No other injuries reported.

A 52-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Hutchinson River Parkway. According to the police report, the driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the collision. The Audi sedan, traveling north and going straight, sustained center front-end damage with impact on the left front bumper. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered a head contusion and was in shock. Injury severity was rated as moderate. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. No other persons were hurt. No other contributing factors or victim actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - A 69-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The driver caused the collision despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tillotson Avenue and Kingsland Avenue in the Bronx at 3:39 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a pick-up truck, traveling north and making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The collision caused injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report notes 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Chevrolet pick-up truck. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - A sedan struck a 12-year-old girl crossing Boston Road. The car’s view was blocked. She suffered head bruises but stayed conscious. The crash exposes the risk of obstructed sightlines on Bronx streets.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was hit by a southbound BMW sedan while crossing Boston Road near Conner Street. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s sight was blocked. The car struck the girl with its center front end. She suffered head contusions and bruises but remained conscious. No pedestrian errors were cited. The crash underscores the danger of limited driver visibility for people crossing busy Bronx roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 11 - Two SUVs traveling east on Burke Ave collided head-on. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles were traveling eastbound on Burke Avenue in the Bronx when they collided. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The collision caused center front end damage to one SUV and right front bumper damage to the other. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver failures to yield and unsafe maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 7 - Three southbound vehicles collided in a chain-reaction crash on Bronx River Parkway. Following too closely caused rear-end impacts. A 26-year-old occupant suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction collision occurred on the Bronx River Parkway at 17:40 involving three southbound vehicles: an SUV, a 2019 sedan, and a 2023 sedan. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor for all involved vehicles. The impact points include the center front end of the SUV and the 2023 sedan, and the left rear bumper of the 2019 sedan. A 26-year-old female occupant was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder-upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors related to maintaining unsafe following distances, leading to the multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 6 - SUV struck 81-year-old woman in marked Bronx crosswalk. Driver failed to yield. Victim suffered facial injuries, stayed conscious, reported internal pain. Impact came from vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old woman was crossing Wilson Ave at Givan Ave in the Bronx at 7:05 PM when a northbound SUV hit her in a marked crosswalk. The right front bumper struck the pedestrian. She suffered facial injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this was not listed as a contributing factor. The SUV had no reported damage. This crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 4 - A northbound vehicle struck an eastbound SUV at Arnow Ave in the Bronx. Three passengers suffered moderate injuries including head, face, and leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:16 on Arnow Ave in the Bronx involving a northbound vehicle and an eastbound 2021 Toyota SUV. The SUV carried four occupants, including three injured female passengers aged 53, 60, and 85. Injuries ranged from head trauma and whiplash to contusions on the face and lower limbs. All injured passengers were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated for emphasis. The northbound vehicle impacted the left front quarter panel of the SUV, which sustained damage to its right front bumper. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to multi-passenger injuries inside vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - Two sedans collided on Paulding Ave in the Bronx, injuring a 35-year-old male driver. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The injured driver suffered back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10 p.m. on Paulding Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling east and south collided, with impact on the right front bumper and right front quarter panel. The 35-year-old male driver of the BMW, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The BMW driver held a permit license, while the other vehicle was operated by a licensed female driver. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front and right rear bumpers. The report focuses on driver errors leading to the collision and resulting injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 3 - A dump truck and sedan collided on East 233rd Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe lane changing and an oversized vehicle as contributing factors in the 10:07 a.m. crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:07 a.m. on East 233rd Street near Van Cortlandt Park East in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2021 dump truck traveling west and a 2022 sedan traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the dump truck’s right rear quarter panel. The report identifies "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The injured party was a 41-year-old female occupant seated in the sedan’s right rear passenger seat. She sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. She was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error in lane changing maneuvers as the cause of the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 1 - A young man on an e-bike was crushed beneath two southbound cars on Webster Avenue. Slick pavement, harsh lights. His body broken, the bike destroyed. Three vehicles kept moving. He did not.

A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Webster Avenue near East 233rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the e-bike rider was struck and crushed beneath two southbound vehicles—a 2018 Audi sedan and a 2023 Honda SUV. The report describes the pavement as 'slippery' and the lighting as 'harsh.' The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, as well as the hazardous road surface. The e-bike was demolished, and the cyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The police report notes that all involved vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and dangerous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - Two sedans collided on Givan Ave in the Bronx when one driver made an improper U-turn. The impact struck the left side doors of the eastbound sedan. A 78-year-old driver suffered arm injuries and shock, highlighting driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:17 on Givan Ave in the Bronx. One sedan was traveling east going straight ahead when it was struck on its left side doors by another sedan making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The 78-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The collision's point of impact and vehicle damage was on the left side doors of the eastbound sedan and the left front bumper of the U-turning sedan. The crash underscores the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - SUV hit sedan’s right side on Paulding Avenue. Young woman at the wheel suffered a head injury. Police blamed driver inattention and unsafe speed. Three in sedan escaped harm. Metal twisted. Street silent.

According to the police report, a crash took place at 1:00 PM on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. An SUV traveling south struck the right side of a westbound sedan. The 22-year-old female SUV driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan carried three people; none were hurt. The SUV’s center front end hit the sedan’s right side doors, causing heavy damage. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19