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

May 26 - SUV turned left on E 222 St. Motorcycle struck hard. Four children and two adults hurt. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. Metal, flesh, chaos in the Bronx.

A station wagon SUV turned left on E 222 St at White Plains Rd. A motorcycle, heading north, struck the SUV’s right rear. Four children and two adults were hurt. According to the police report, both vehicles failed to yield right-of-way and traveled at unsafe speed. The motorcycle driver, age 50, was partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The SUV carried four children, ages 4, 7, 13, and an adult driver. All were listed with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. No other factors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 26 - An SUV hit another vehicle on Carpenter Avenue. The driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police cite reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the cause. The crash left the right front quarter panel smashed. Both occupants were women, age forty-six.

A crash involving a station wagon/SUV occurred at 4030 Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured in the collision, suffering back and internal injuries. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. Both the driver and another occupant, also a 46-year-old woman, were involved. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 24 - A 76-year-old woman died on White Plains Road. An SUV hit her head-on. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened late at night. The street turned deadly in an instant. One life ended. The driver walked away.

A 76-year-old female pedestrian was killed when a northbound SUV struck her on White Plains Road at East 216th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The police report does not list any pedestrian error or equipment as a factor. Systemic danger persists when driver distraction meets vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 19 - Two sedans collided on E 221 St and Needham Ave. Brakes failed. Three people hurt. One driver suffered fractures. Metal twisted. Streets stained. System failed them.

Two sedans crashed at E 221 St and Needham Ave in the Bronx. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old driver with fractures and two others with pain and nausea. According to the police report, 'Brakes Defective' was listed as a contributing factor. The crash demolished both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows no other driver errors. Helmet or signal use was not cited as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 14 - A black Mercedes, fleeing police, struck Kelvin Mitchell on Webster Avenue. The impact hurled him through the air, dragging him 100 feet. Mitchell died at the scene. The driver fled. Two memorials now mark the spot where he fell.

Streetsblog NYC reported on May 14, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, a 43-year-old father, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in the Bronx. Witnesses and video show a police van chasing a speeding Mercedes before the crash, raising questions about NYPD pursuit policy. The article notes, 'A police van was in pursuit of the speeding Mercedes, according to video obtained by Streetsblog.' The NYPD’s policy restricts chases to serious crimes and discourages them in residential areas, yet the pursuit occurred near homes and a bodega. The department declined to comment. The crash highlights risks from high-speed chases and inconsistent enforcement of pursuit guidelines.

• Police Chase Ends In Bronx Fatality, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14

May 11 - A sedan hit a 19-year-old man at E 225 St and Laconia Ave. He suffered a leg injury. Two car occupants were unhurt. Police list no clear cause. The street stays dangerous.

A Ford sedan traveling east on E 225 St struck a 19-year-old pedestrian at the intersection with Laconia Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower leg. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver and a front passenger, were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The injured pedestrian was in the roadway at the intersection when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 taxi struck a woman in the Bronx. She suffered severe hip and leg wounds. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A taxi hit a 37-year-old woman at the intersection of East 220th Street and White Plains Road in the Bronx. She suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was licensed and headed south. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing danger at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 9 - Two sedans crashed at Adee and Ely. Three people injured. Chest, neck, and leg pain. Police cite failure to yield. Shock and pain linger in the Bronx night.

Two sedans collided at Adee Avenue and Ely Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 22-year-old male passenger with chest pain, a 65-year-old female driver with neck pain, and a 19-year-old male driver with leg pain. All reported shock and complaints of pain or nausea. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 1 - A moped hit a 12-year-old girl crossing E 216 St at Barnes Ave. She suffered a head injury. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield. The street failed her.

A 12-year-old girl was struck by a moped while crossing E 216 St at Barnes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The girl suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped's front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger faced by children in crosswalks when drivers speed and fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811874 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 28 - SUV slammed into stopped car on E Gun Hill Rd. One man, 72, suffered neck injury. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Impact left pain and questions in the Bronx dawn.

A crash on E Gun Hill Rd at Olinville Ave involved two SUVs. According to the police report, one SUV struck another that was stopped in traffic. A 72-year-old man driving the stopped vehicle suffered a neck injury. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 26 - A sedan struck a 68-year-old woman as she boarded a vehicle on East 235th Street. She suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cite following too closely and failure to yield.

A 68-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck her as she got on a vehicle on East 235th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was 'following too closely' and failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman suffered injuries to her arm and reported pain and shock. The crash did not occur at an intersection. No injuries were specified for the vehicle occupant. Driver errors—following too closely and failure to yield—are listed as contributing factors in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 22 - Two vehicles crashed on Rosewood Street. Three men suffered neck, back, and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Lives jarred. Distraction ruled the moment.

Two vehicles, a van and an SUV, collided near 703 Rosewood Street in the Bronx. Three male passengers, aged 33, 36, and 38, were injured, suffering neck, back, and shoulder injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left visible damage to both vehicles. Lap belts were noted for injured passengers, but distraction behind the wheel caused the harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A speeding sedan struck a parked car on Edenwald Avenue. One woman suffered arm injuries. Unsafe speed and tailgating fueled the crash. The street bore the brunt. Shock lingered.

A sedan traveling at unsafe speed collided with a parked car near 1779 Edenwald Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, one female driver, age 35, suffered injuries to her arm and experienced shock. Another occupant was also involved. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left front quarter panel of the parked car. The crash highlights the danger of speed and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19