Nov 3 - A driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist from behind near 401 Bedford Park Blvd. The 27-year-old woman was ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention, improper lane use, and following too closely.

Police say the driver of a northbound SUV hit a northbound bicyclist from behind near 401 Bedford Park Blvd in the Bronx at 6:54 a.m. The 27-year-old woman was ejected and suffered shoulder and crush injuries. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" contributed to the crash. Police also recorded "Following Too Closely" by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Man intentionally drove into NYPD car, struck cyclist in Bronx, police say, CBS New York, Published 2025-10-26

Sep 12 - On Bainbridge Avenue at E 210 Street, a driver in an SUV moved to pass and hit a southbound moped. The rider fell and suffered a leg injury. Police recorded improper passing by the driver and other vehicular factors.

The crash happened at 7:41 p.m. on Bainbridge Avenue at E 210 Street in the Bronx. A northbound SUV driver attempted to pass and collided with a southbound moped. The 19-year-old moped rider was injured, with a leg abrasion recorded. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Other Vehicular.' Police recorded improper passing by the SUV driver. The SUV showed damage to the left front bumper; the moped had front-end damage. The rider was the only person reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• 30-year-old man struck and killed on Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx, NYPD says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-07

Aug 22 - Southbound SUV merged on Webster and hit a motorized rider. Metal met bone. The rider went down with a bruised face. Police listed unsafe lane change and tailgating. Streets funnel speed. People pay.

A southbound SUV and a motorized bike collided near Webster Ave and Mosholu Pkwy. The 39-year-old motorized rider was injured with a facial contusion. According to the police report “contributing factors” included Unsafe Lane Changing and Following Too Closely. The data lists the SUV pre-crash movement as going straight while another vehicle was merging, with impact to the right front bumper and center front. These driver errors—an unsafe lane change and tailgating—preceded the strike. The rider’s safety equipment is listed as None, but it appears only after the primary driver errors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Aug 12 - A speeding Mercedes struck two motorcycles on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. The driver, drunk, tried to pass another car. The road closed. Metal, bodies, sirens. Lives ended fast.

Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports a 21-year-old driver faces vehicular manslaughter and DWI charges after a crash on Bronx River Parkway killed two motorcycle riders. Police say Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, allegedly intoxicated, attempted to pass a Volkswagen, hit it, then struck two motorcycles. Both riders, Manuel Amarantepenalo, 19, and Enrique Martinez, 21, died. The article notes Neyra Yuyes "had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath" and refused a chemical test. The highway closed for hours. The case highlights the lethal risk of impaired, reckless driving on city roads.

• Drunk Driver Kills Two Bronx Motorcyclists, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-12

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 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.

• Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 12 - Sedan struck e-bike on Webster Ave. Rider thrown, leg hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain hostile to those outside steel.

An e-bike rider, age 31, was injured when a sedan struck him on Webster Ave at E 205 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north when the sedan failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the e-bike’s front end. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and was in shock. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary cause. The report also notes 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

""We support bike lanes."" -- Jeffrey Dinowitz

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.

• ‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.

• ‘Anti-Car Crusade’: Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-08

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

Jun 30 - Motorcycle struck pick-up truck at unsafe speed. Two ejected. Teen passenger suffered leg fracture. Nineteen-year-old driver injured. Metal, bone, and speed collided in the Bronx dusk.

A motorcycle and a pick-up truck collided at 3449 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed. Two people on the motorcycle were ejected: a 19-year-old driver with neck injuries and a 14-year-old passenger with a fractured leg. The pick-up truck was making a U-turn. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the injured motorcycle occupants. No other errors or helmet use were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

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 28 - A driver ran a traffic control, slammed into an SUV on Mosholu Parkway. Three people hurt. One passenger knocked unconscious. Unlicensed driver behind the wheel. Metal, glass, pain. System failed.

A crash on East Mosholu Parkway North at Bainbridge Avenue left three people injured, including an 18-year-old passenger who was knocked unconscious with head trauma. According to the police report, the collision involved a sedan and an SUV. The sedan's driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The impact sent pain through metal and flesh. The system allowed danger to spread.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 21 - A moped crash on Hutchinson River Parkway left an 18-year-old woman sprawled on the asphalt, clinging to life. The driver fled. Metal and bodies scattered. Six others hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on June 21, 2025, that an 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a moped in a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to police, 'the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash,' leaving the woman on the road. The crash began when a Honda Accord hit a Honda Pilot, which then struck the moped from behind, ejecting the passenger. The moped operator stopped briefly but fled before first responders arrived. Six others from the involved vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks of multi-vehicle collisions and the consequences when drivers abandon crash scenes, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unprotected.

• Moped Passenger Critically Hurt in Bronx Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-21