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

Mar 21 - A van traveling north on E 222 St collided with a sedan’s left side doors. The crash injured a front-seat passenger in the sedan, causing knee and lower leg trauma. Unsafe speed by the van driver contributed to the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:43 on E 222 St near White Plains Rd in the Bronx. A northbound van struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The van’s driver was cited for unsafe speed, a critical factor leading to the collision. The sedan carried three occupants; a 36-year-old female front passenger sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as internal and serious enough to be reported. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was noted on the van’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s right front bumper. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the passenger or other occupants. The collision highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in multi-vehicle crashes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Albany faces a $33.4-billion MTA gap. The Citizens Budget Commission urges deep cuts, fare hikes, and more city and state cash. Expansion projects like the Interborough Express may die. Riders risk worse service if lawmakers stall. The clock ticks.

On March 21, 2025, the Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) released a warning about the MTA’s $33.4-billion capital budget gap for 2025–2029. The CBC recommends slashing $17 billion, scrapping expansion plans like the Interborough Express, and boosting city and state contributions by $9 billion. The CBC calls for a 6 percent hike in fares, tolls, and vehicle fees—higher than the planned 4 percent. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said tax hikes are on the table. Governor Hochul’s office backs a payroll tax hike, but the CBC wants it regionalized. The CBC’s Andrew Rein said, “We have to prioritize state-of-good-repair, basic modernization, and delay some of the system expansions.” The report warns that failing to fund maintenance will gut service, repeating past crises. No direct safety analysis was provided, but cuts threaten transit reliability for millions.

• Albany Running Out of Options to Close MTA Funding Gap: Watchdog, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-21

Mar 20 - Albany weighs a payroll tax hike for big NYC employers to plug the MTA’s $35 billion gap. Steve Chan slams the move as a blow to city businesses. Closed-door talks continue. Transit riders wait. Streets stay dangerous. No clear safety gains for walkers or cyclists.

State budget negotiations on March 20, 2025, centered on funding for the MTA. Lawmakers discussed raising the payroll mobility tax on large New York City employers. The measure aims to close a $35 billion hole in the MTA’s five-year capital plan, which covers subway and bus upgrades. The bill has no number yet and remains under negotiation. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said, 'The discussion on revenue raisers is definitely going to have to be a part of the MTA.' Senator Steve Chan, District 17, criticized the tax hike, calling it 'a slap on the Brooklyn businesses struggling for survival in my district.' The talks also floated surcharges on for-hire vehicles and online deliveries. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The budget deadline looms. Riders and pedestrians see no promised relief.

• Gov. Hochul eyes NYC tax hike to fund MTA in closed-door talks, sources say, gothamist.com, Published 2025-03-20

Mar 19 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV changed lanes and collided with him on Bronx Blvd. The crash involved unsafe speed and passing too closely, causing serious injury to the cyclist’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bronx Blvd at 8:56 PM. A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Honda SUV changed lanes and struck him with its right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the SUV driver's errors as unsafe speed and passing too closely. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision’s impact point was the center front end of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV, underscoring the danger posed by the vehicle’s lane change and close passing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 11 - A 40-year-old man was injured in the Bronx when an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection on Katonah Ave. The vehicle hit him with its left front bumper, causing chest injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:10 on Katonah Ave in the Bronx. A station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the vehicle driver. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact, indicating the pedestrian was hit while legally crossing. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond crossing with the signal. The driver error in yielding right-of-way created a systemic danger resulting in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798126 - 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 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 9 - A pickup truck struck a parked SUV from behind on East 233rd Street in the Bronx. Two passengers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pickup truck traveling east on East 233rd Street rear-ended a parked 2005 Nissan SUV. The impact occurred at the SUV's left rear bumper, causing damage to that area. Two occupants in the SUV, a 34-year-old male front passenger and a 26-year-old female left rear passenger, were injured with whiplash and upper body trauma. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the stationary SUV, leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors in attention and spacing as central causes of injury to vulnerable vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - Two SUVs parked eastbound and a westbound sedan collided at E 212 St in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:30 on E 212 St in the Bronx. A westbound sedan traveling straight ahead struck two parked SUVs facing east. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panels of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3 and remained conscious. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Both parked SUVs were damaged on their left front quarter panels. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A 54-year-old man suffered a serious back injury after an SUV struck him while crossing Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, at 7:54 AM on Bartow Avenue in the Bronx, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2024 Ford SUV struck him. The vehicle was traveling east and making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed in New York and had three other occupants in the vehicle. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors, placing full emphasis on the driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 5 - A tractor truck slammed into the rear of a sedan traveling north on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 7:56 AM on Boston Road in the Bronx, a tractor truck diesel traveling north rear-ended a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck striking the center back end of the sedan. The sedan was driven by a 52-year-old licensed female driver who was conscious and wearing a lap belt. She sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the tractor truck driver's error as "Following Too Closely," which directly contributed to the collision. There are no contributing factors listed for the sedan driver. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - Lawmakers push for cameras to ticket double parkers. Streets choke with blocked bike lanes and chaos. Manual enforcement fails. DOT backs automation. Some lawmakers resist, call for cops. Vulnerable road users left dodging danger as debate drags.

On March 3, 2025, a legislative proposal surfaced to deploy automated parking enforcement cameras across New York City. Assemblymember Steven Raga leads the push for a $35 million pilot, aiming to install 150 cameras targeting double parking and illegal stops. The bill, not yet assigned a committee or number, seeks to automate enforcement where manual efforts fall short. Raga writes, 'manual enforcement has not been able to meet the demand to combat double parking and illegal parking.' State Senator Simcha Felder of District 44 opposes the measure, arguing for traditional police summonses instead. The Department of Transportation supports the expansion, stating, 'Automated enforcement has proven to change driver behavior and make our streets safer for everyone.' The debate centers on whether automation or police presence best protects pedestrians and cyclists from blocked lanes and traffic hazards.

• New push for automated ticketing of drivers who double park in NYC, gothamist.com, Published 2025-03-03

Feb 26 - Two sedans collided on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx, injuring four occupants. The crash involved driver distraction and alcohol. Injuries ranged from back pain to head trauma. All victims remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south collided, with impacts reported on the left front and left rear bumpers. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for all injured occupants. Four occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash; a 7-year-old male passenger had knee and lower leg injuries; a 45-year-old female passenger sustained back injuries; and a 10-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and alcohol involvement—as central causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795739 - 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 - Two vehicles collided head-on on Bronxwood Avenue, injuring three occupants. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front, causing whiplash and facial injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 11:56 AM on Bronxwood Avenue, a 2024 SUV traveling east collided with a 2020 sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front bumper, with damage focused on the left side doors of the SUV. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as primary contributing factors. Three occupants were injured: the SUV’s female driver and front passenger, both conscious and wearing lap belts, suffered whiplash and neck injuries; the sedan’s male driver also sustained whiplash and facial injuries. None of the occupants were ejected. The crash highlights systemic danger from distracted driving and failure to yield, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794895 - 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 21 - A sedan slammed into the back of a slowing car on Boston Road in the Bronx. The rear driver suffered full-body injuries but remained conscious. Police cited following too closely as the cause, highlighting dangerous driver behavior on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:01 on Boston Road in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling northeast were involved. The first vehicle was slowing or stopping when the second sedan collided with its center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 45-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in maintaining unsafe distance. Both drivers were licensed and driving sedans registered in New York and Connecticut. The rear vehicle showed damage to its center back end, while the front vehicle had no damage. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This crash underscores the persistent danger posed by tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 20 - Two vehicles collided at Hammersley Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV and sedan both failed to yield right-of-way, crashing front quarter panels. A 37-year-old female SUV driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 on Hammersley Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling west and a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old female, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The report explicitly cites failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 19 - Trump killed congestion pricing. Subway riders fumed. The city lost billions for transit. Streets will clog again. Danger rises for those on foot and bike. Riders called the move insane. Politicians slammed the decision. The city’s lifeline is at risk.

On February 19, 2025, President Trump ended New York City’s congestion pricing program, just weeks after it began. The federal action canceled the $9 toll meant to fund the MTA’s capital plan, threatening $16 billion for transit upgrades. The matter drew sharp words: Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said, 'The president and the Republican members of New York's congressional delegation ... just blew a $16-billion hole in the most important transit system in the nation.' Subway riders at Canal Street called the move 'insane' and accused Trump of ignoring New Yorkers. Advocates and everyday riders warned that ending congestion pricing would slow commutes, worsen traffic, and put vulnerable road users at greater risk. The city’s future now hangs in the balance, with transit funding gutted and streets set to fill with cars again.

• NYC Subway Riders to Trump: Drop Dead, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-02-19

Feb 17 - Two SUV drivers collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, both suffering contusions and leg and head injuries. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls and driver distraction, resulting in significant vehicle damage and injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:25 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling northbound. The male driver disregarded traffic controls and was inattentive, causing a collision with the female driver. Both drivers were injured: the female driver sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, while the male driver suffered a head contusion. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The impact occurred with the male driver's right front bumper striking the female driver's left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19