No More Names on the List: Act Now to Stop the Street Toll

Oct 8 - A driver in a sedan went north on Bruckner and hit a male pedestrian at Wilkinson. He was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and traffic control disregarded. He suffered a lower‑leg fracture and stayed conscious.

In the Bronx, a driver in a sedan went straight north on Bruckner Boulevard at Wilkinson Avenue and hit a male pedestrian at the intersection. He sustained a lower‑leg fracture and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was traveling straight north and the impact was to the center front of the sedan. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash occurred in the 45th Precinct area. The vehicle was listed with no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 27 - Eastbound driver hit stopped SUVs on Pelham Parkway at Shore Road. Passengers took the blow. A 3-year-old girl had a neck injury. Adults reported whiplash and back pain. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

Three eastbound SUVs were on Pelham Parkway at Shore Road in the Bronx. Two were stopped in traffic. A third driver going straight hit the back of a stopped SUV. A second stopped SUV also sustained a rear-end hit. The moving driver’s SUV had front-end damage; the stopped SUVs had rear-end damage. Six people were reported injured. A 3-year-old girl in the right rear seat had a neck injury. A 47-year-old front passenger and a 56-year-old left rear passenger reported back pain and whiplash. The drivers, including a 29-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 68-year-old man, were hurt. According to the police report, officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction."

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 14 - On New England Thruway, a driver changing lanes hit a northbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and distraction.

A northbound sedan driver changed lanes on the New England Thruway in the Bronx and hit a northbound motorcyclist. The 68-year-old rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocation, and he was reported conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Unsafe Lane Changing” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver of the sedan was changing lanes before impact while the motorcyclist was going straight ahead. The motorcycle was demolished and the sedan showed left-front damage. The crash occurred in the 45th Precinct’s area.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 11 - A car struck two mopeds on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. Police arrested the driver. Charges include vehicular manslaughter and intoxication. The crash investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-08-11), a Mercedes-Benz tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, striking it and then hitting two mopeds. Both moped riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarantepenalo, died. The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The article notes, "Neyra Yuyes was arrested on Monday... He faces a list of charges including vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired." NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the ongoing investigation. The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and impaired operation.

• Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders, amny, Published 2025-08-11

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.

• Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 7 - A driver struck a woman crossing 174th Street in the Bronx. The car fled. Police search for answers. Another fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Pedestrians pay the price. Streets stay dangerous. No arrests. No closure.

Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports a driver killed a 44-year-old woman crossing 174th Street and Macombs Road in the Bronx late at night, then fled. Police said, "they're looking for the driver" and have not released a description. The article also details a separate Brooklyn hit-and-run where a man was dragged over 50 feet. NYPD data shows Brooklyn leads in pedestrian injuries this year. Both cases highlight ongoing dangers for people on foot and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-07

Jul 31 - On the Bruckner in the Bronx, a driver merged and hit a truck. Three men in the sedan were hurt, the driver and two passengers with whiplash. Police recorded improper lane use by the sedan driver.

On the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx, a northbound Honda sedan merged and the driver hit the left rear of a northbound Mack truck. Three men in the sedan were injured: the driver and two passengers reported whiplash and whole-body pain. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was the primary contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane use by the sedan driver. The truck driver was listed as licensed and uninjured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the sedan damaged on the right front quarter panel; the truck showed no damage. The data lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.

• Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-07-31

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.

• Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 12 - A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.

• Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 3 - An officer shot an unarmed man during a Bronx traffic stop. The NYPD judge called for firing. The commissioner overruled. The man’s family called it outrage. The system shielded the shooter.

Gothamist (2025-07-03) reports NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch overruled a departmental judge and cleared Lt. Jonathan Rivera, who fatally shot Allan Feliz, unarmed, during a 2019 Bronx traffic stop. Judge Maldonado found Rivera's use of deadly force unjustified, writing it 'requires more than the mere possibility of danger.' Tisch disagreed, citing a 'split-second decision' and risk to another officer. The stop began over a seatbelt. Feliz tried to flee; Rivera fired once, killing him. Tisch's decision echoes the state attorney general, who declined charges. The case highlights the commissioner's power over discipline and ongoing debate about police accountability.

• Commissioner Clears Officer In Bronx Killing, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-03

Jul 1 - SUV turned left on Pelham Parkway. Pickup drove straight. Both drivers hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Blood on the road.

Two vehicles collided on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A Honda SUV making a left turn struck a RAM pickup heading straight. Both drivers, men aged 33 and 47, suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The SUV's front end and the pickup's left front quarter were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - SUV struck sedan on Pelham Parkway. Four passengers hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Impact left bruises, whiplash, pain. System failed to protect riders.

An SUV and a sedan collided at Pelham Parkway and Charles J Crimi Road in the Bronx. Four passengers, including an 11-year-old girl, suffered injuries ranging from chest bruises to whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV hit the sedan's left side while going straight as the sedan turned left. The report lists no contributing factors for the victims. The system allowed a basic error to harm vulnerable riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 28 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Pelham Parkway. One man died. A woman and two children were hurt. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash left pain, loss, and broken bodies in its wake.

A deadly crash unfolded on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A motorcycle and an SUV collided. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed. A 43-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, along with two 12-year-old girl passengers. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left one dead and several hurt, all due to improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 28 - A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.

• Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 21 - Sedan slammed into SUV’s rear. Two women hurt. Teen girl suffers whiplash. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal and bodies take the hit.

A sedan struck the back of an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Two people were injured: a 15-year-old girl with whiplash and a 48-year-old woman with hip and leg injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were heading south. The sedan’s front end hit the SUV’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists driver errors as the main contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Jun 21 - Seven people hurt. An 18-year-old thrown from a moped, left in critical shape. The crash struck near the Whitestone Bridge. The driver fled. Metal, bodies, and silence on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

CBS New York reported on June 21, 2025, that seven people were injured in a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway near the Whitestone Bridge. According to the NYPD, 'An 18-year-old was in critical condition after being thrown from a moped in the hit-and-run.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and the ongoing threat of hit-and-run crashes on city parkways. No information was provided about arrests or contributing factors. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by high-speed corridors.

• Seven Injured In Parkway Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17