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

Feb 14 - E-bike rider, distracted and inexperienced, hit a 27-year-old man at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractured and dislocated lower leg bones. The e-bike showed no damage. The street bore the brunt.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling southwest on Fish Ave near Oakley St in the Bronx struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection at 2:45 p.m. The pedestrian, not in the roadway, suffered serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-bike hit the pedestrian with its center front end but sustained no damage. The data underscores the harm caused by distracted and inexperienced e-bike operation in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793545 - 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

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

Feb 9 - A 65-year-old man suffered a neck fracture and dislocation after being struck on E 233 St in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured, with the crash occurring as he was in the roadway. Driver errors were not specified.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on E 233 St near Hill Ave in the Bronx at 6:45. The pedestrian sustained a severe neck injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but does not specify any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle. The vehicle involved was traveling eastbound, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. No helmet or crossing signal use was reported as contributing factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian's injuries and location in the roadway without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - Two passengers suffered bruises and limb injuries in a Bronx sedan crash. The collision involved improper lane usage and following too closely, causing front bumper impacts. Both victims remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 233 St in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling westbound. The drivers committed errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Following Too Closely," which led to a collision impacting the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Two female passengers, aged 24 and 19, were injured with contusions and bruises to their knees, lower legs, feet, shoulders, and upper arms. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly cites driver errors as contributing factors, with no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and tailgating on Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 7 - A sedan traveling west on E Gun Hill Rd struck its own driver, causing a neck injury. The 60-year-old man was not ejected and wore a lap belt. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx at 8:32 PM. The vehicle, a 2007 Honda sedan traveling west, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the crash narrative does not provide further details. The focus remains on the driver's injury and the vehicle damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 7 - MTA boss Janno Lieber told lawmakers the state must fund transit repairs like Medicaid—steady, not crisis-driven. The MTA’s $68-billion plan faces a $33-billion gap. State leaders stalled, leaving riders and infrastructure in limbo. Advocates demand reliable, timely funding.

On February 7, 2025, MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber addressed state legislators, pressing for stable, recurring state funding for the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan. The $68-billion plan, approved by the MTA Board, has only $35 billion secured. State leaders, including Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, rejected the plan’s funding gap, insisting it be resolved in the state budget. Lieber argued, 'the MTA capital budget is totally predictable... no different than Medicaid and education.' He called for the state to treat transit infrastructure as a core, recurring expense. Advocates like Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany echoed this, demanding the state guarantee timely payments and accountability. Governor Hochul and legislative leaders voiced support but offered no concrete solutions. The debate leaves the city’s transit riders waiting for action and exposes them to the risks of delayed repairs and unreliable service.

• Paradigm Shift: MTA Boss Says State Should Pony Up More For Capital Plans, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-02-07

Feb 6 - In the Bronx, an SUV backing unsafely struck a parked SUV. The collision caused no vehicle damage but injured the driver of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:39 in the Bronx near E 233 St. A 2007 Chevrolet SUV traveling west was backing unsafely when it collided with a parked 2017 Chevrolet SUV facing west. The point of impact was the center back end of both vehicles. The parked vehicle sustained no damage, but its driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with internal back complaints and remained conscious. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error by the backing vehicle. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the injured driver. The crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 6 - A sedan crash on Bronxwood Ave left a 28-year-old male driver injured with neck trauma. The vehicle sustained left side damage. The driver was restrained but suffered shock. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronxwood Ave involving a sedan traveling west and another vehicle traveling south. The impact was on the left front quarter panel and left front bumper, causing left side door damage. The 28-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, specifically sustaining neck injuries and shock, despite wearing a lap belt. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints beyond the neck injury. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle impacts in Bronx traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 4 - A sedan traveling south in the Bronx struck a parked SUV after the driver suffered an illness. The 64-year-old female driver was injured and unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and rear of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:43 in the Bronx near E 241 St. The sedan, driven by a 64-year-old licensed female driver, was starting from parking when the collision happened. The vehicle struck a parked station wagon/SUV from behind, impacting the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition impaired control. The driver was injured, unconscious, and secured by a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. This crash highlights the risks posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 3 - A taxi making a left turn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Eastchester Road in the Bronx was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the crash was caused by the driver's errors, not the victim's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 31 - A 47-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan made an improper left turn and struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper hit him, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:57 AM on East 217 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx. A sedan, making a left turn, struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The vehicle's right front bumper impacted the pedestrian, resulting in head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian was injured but was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision highlights driver error in executing turns, directly causing harm to a lawful pedestrian crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 29 - A flatbed truck backing collided with an SUV traveling north on Barnes Ave in the Bronx. The SUV’s left side doors were struck. The front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper passing and close vehicle proximity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:44 on Barnes Ave in the Bronx. A flatbed truck was backing when it struck the left side doors of a northbound SUV. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report cites driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The flatbed’s backing maneuver and the SUV’s passing action combined to cause the impact. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks from oversized vehicles and improper passing maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 28 - A 31-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection when struck, leaving him in shock and injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:24 in the Bronx at the intersection of E 224 St and Bronxwood Ave. A 31-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a 2007 Honda SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. There was no damage reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver error in yielding at intersections, causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 28 - A 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered neck injuries when an SUV made an improper right turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck her at the intersection on Bronxwood Avenue, leaving her conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 AM on Bronxwood Avenue near East 221st Street in the Bronx. A 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a Nissan SUV making a right turn. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The SUV's right front bumper collided with the pedestrian, causing internal neck injuries classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no indication of any pedestrian fault or safety equipment involvement. The incident highlights driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - Two women injured as SUVs crash on E 235 St. One driver started from parking, the other drove straight. Police cite driver inexperience. Both suffered head and leg injuries. Lap belts used. No ejections.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on E 235 St near Bronxwood Ave in the Bronx at 19:49. One SUV was starting from parking, the other was going straight. The crash left a 48-year-old female driver with whiplash and head injuries, and a 61-year-old female passenger with contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both occupants wore lap belts. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report focuses on driver errors and the impact between the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The impact caused pain and shock. The driver’s failure to yield and unsafe speed led to the collision at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Burke Ave and Eastchester Rd in the Bronx at 18:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 23 - A sedan traveling west struck two parked SUVs on E 237 St in the Bronx. The driver and front passenger suffered neck contusions. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe clearance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 1:17 AM on E 237 St in the Bronx, a westbound sedan driven by a 30-year-old female collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain adequate clearance from the parked vehicles. The impact involved the sedan’s left front quarter panel striking the right front quarter panels of both parked SUVs. The sedan carried two occupants: the driver and a 22-year-old male front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining neck contusions classified as injury severity level 3. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in proximity to parked vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - Gov. Hochul dodged the $35 billion hole in the MTA’s capital plan. She told the MTA to revise and resubmit. Riders wait. Lawmakers point fingers. The city and state offer less than promised. The gap grows. Transit hangs in limbo.

On January 22, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state’s budget approach, sidestepping the $33–$35 billion shortfall in the MTA capital plan. The plan, previously vetoed by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, now faces deeper uncertainty. Hochul’s budget proposes $3 billion each from the state and city, less than the $4 billion the MTA expected. Hochul stated, "The MTA is developing an updated capital plan to propose to me and the legislature, and once we receive it, we will determine the best way to fund it." Advocates, including Reinvent Albany, called this an abdication of responsibility, warning it puts millions of transit riders at risk. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the funding gap threatens the system they rely on.

• Budget or Budge It? Gov. Hochul Continues Dawdling on the MTA Capital Plan, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-22

Jan 18 - A sedan traveling north rear-ended a pickup truck heading southeast on Eastchester Rd in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, at 18:10 on Eastchester Rd near Knapp St in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north collided with the rear of a pickup truck traveling southeast. The point of impact was the center front end on both vehicles, indicating a rear-end collision. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. There are no victim behaviors cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center front end damage, confirming the nature of the collision. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. This crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance, leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19