Two young men die on the Bronx River Parkway. The night goes quiet, then sirens.

Sep 26 - A driver in an SUV pulled from parking on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx and hit a 33-year-old cyclist. He suffered severe lacerations but stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a 2015 Toyota SUV pulled from a parking space into the eastbound lane on West Tremont Avenue near 92 in the Bronx. A 33-year-old man on a bike was traveling east. The driver moved into his path and hit him. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations, was ejected, and stayed conscious. Damage records note the SUV’s left-side doors and the bicycle’s front end. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver." The report lists the SUV as starting from parking and the bicyclist going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Sep 15 - A BMW driver backed into a 9-year-old in a marked crosswalk at Popham Ave and Palisade Pl in the Bronx. She suffered a leg abrasion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in a 2014 BMW sedan was backing on Popham Ave at Palisade Pl in the Bronx and hit a 9-year-old girl who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the driver was backing, and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The crash involved one vehicle; point of impact and vehicle damage were listed as none. The location falls within the 46th Precinct, ZIP 10453. The driver was licensed. No other injuries were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Aug 19 - A sedan hit the center rear of an SUV on University Ave at W 174th in the Bronx. A 53-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.

A 2010 sedan struck the center back of a 2023 SUV while both vehicles traveled south on University Ave at West 174th in the Bronx. A 53-year-old driver was injured; neck injury and a complaint of whiplash were recorded. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded the sedan’s center-front impact on the SUV’s center-back and noted damage at those points. Listed driver error: Driver Inattention/Distraction. One occupant was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836158 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Aug 11 - Two young men died. Thrown from mopeds. Cars tangled with them. Sirens cut the night. Police closed the Bronx River Parkway. One driver in custody. The road stayed shut as dawn broke.

Gothamist (2025-08-11) reports two men, ages 21 and 23, died after being ejected from mopeds in a multivehicle crash on the Bronx River Parkway near Gun Hill Road. The crash, which involved two cars, closed southbound lanes. Police took one person into custody but had not filed charges. Officials were still investigating which car the detained person drove. The article states, “The two men who died were ejected from mopeds during the crash, which also involved two cars.” The cause of the collision remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city highways.

• Two Moped Riders Killed On Parkway, Gothamist, 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 6 - Distracted driver hit a 44-year-old woman on Macombs Road near W 174th Street. Center-front impact. Crush injuries. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.

A driver traveling north on Macombs Road hit a 44-year-old woman near W 174th Street in the Bronx. The driver hit her with the center front end. The impact crushed her body. She was killed. She was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the pedestrian was off the roadway when the driver struck her with the center front end. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factors were listed. The vehicle type was not specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Aug 5 - The driver of a westbound sedan hit a parked Ford on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The 63-year-old driver suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and was in shock. Police listed "View Obstructed/Limited." Both sedans had right-side damage.

The driver of a westbound Toyota sedan struck a parked Ford on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The Toyota’s right front impacted the Ford’s center back end. A 63-year-old driver in the Toyota was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and was reported in shock. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "View Obstructed/Limited." Vehicle records show the moving sedan was going straight and the other vehicle was parked. Police logged damage to the moving sedan’s right front bumper and the parked Ford’s right rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Aug 4 - A white Mercedes hit a cyclist at 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. Officers checked the victim, then left. The intersection is known for reckless driving. The cyclist survived with minor injuries.

CBS New York (2025-08-04) reports a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard. Surveillance shows a white Mercedes making a U-turn, striking a 29-year-old female cyclist. The driver abandoned the car and fled on foot. Officers on scene checked the victim, then left. Residents say, "No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time." The intersection has a record of reckless driving, worsened by increased bike traffic from the George Washington Bridge. The crash highlights ongoing dangers and gaps in street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 28 - An 18-year-old bicyclist was struck on Featherbed Lane at Macombs Road and suffered bruising to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the other vehicle.

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Featherbed Lane at Macombs Road in the Bronx when a second vehicle struck his bike. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot and remained conscious at the scene. "According to the police report," the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver as a contributing factor. The report lists the rider's injury as a contusion and does not list any cyclist errors. No driver details or vehicle descriptions are provided in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Jul 25 - At W 174 St and Grand Ave, a driver in an SUV and a moped driver collided. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'.

A driver in an SUV traveling north and a moped driver traveling east crashed at W 174 St and Grand Ave in the Bronx. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected, semiconscious, and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was a contributing factor. Police recorded that error by the drivers. The SUV carried one male driver and showed damage to the left front quarter; its left side doors were listed as the point of impact. The moped had one male driver; its center front end was listed as the point of impact. No pedestrians were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830859 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Jul 22 - Two sedans collided on Cross Bronx Expressway. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. A 24-year-old woman suffered chest injuries. Metal twisted. Traffic snarled. The system failed to protect.

Two sedans crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, aggressive driving and road rage caused the collision. A 24-year-old female driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and whiplash. The crash involved both vehicles traveling west, one going straight, the other merging. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose control and the system fails to shield those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Jul 19 - Two sedans collided on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp in the Bronx. A 25-year-old woman driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction.

Two sedans crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp in the Bronx. The driver of one sedan, a 25-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were the main contributing factors. The driver of the striking sedan hit the rear center of the other vehicle; the striking car showed center-front damage and the struck car showed center-back-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the vehicles as 2009 and 2024 sedans registered in VA and NY.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Jul 14 - Three vehicles collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 20-year-old driver suffered a head injury. A 19-year-old front passenger was semiconscious with a neck injury. Other occupants reported pain. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

A three-vehicle collision on the Major Deegan Expressway left multiple people hurt. According to the police report, two sedans and an SUV collided while traveling north; two vehicles were recorded as going straight and one as merging. A 20-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. A 19-year-old male front passenger was semiconscious with a neck injury; airbags deployed and lap belts were recorded. Other occupants reported pain or unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report does not identify specific driver errors or external causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

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 - Council bill targets permit caps and harsh crackdowns. Vendors crowd curbs. More feet on the street. Pedestrian presence rises. City weighs who belongs on the sidewalk.

On June 29, 2025, the City Council debated a bill to lift street vendor permit caps and decriminalize violations. Bronx Democrat Pierina Sanchez introduced the measure, stating, 'I am the daughter and granddaughter of street vendors.' The bill aims to replace criminal charges with fines and remove barriers for thousands of vendors. Mayor Eric Adams opposes lifting the cap, citing sidewalk crowding. The matter summary: 'change may be coming for the thousands of street vendors operating in New York City.' Safety analysts note that easing restrictions can boost pedestrian activity and street presence, creating 'safety in numbers' and calming traffic. This could improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Street Vendors Could Soon Breathe Easier Under New City Council Bills, BKReader, Published 2025-06-29

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 25 - A sedan struck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The driver, 23, suffered whiplash. Passengers escaped serious harm. No driver errors listed. The toll continues.

A crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway involved a sedan and left the 23-year-old male driver injured with whiplash. According to the police report, the sedan was merging southbound when it was struck on the left front bumper, damaging the left side doors. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. Other occupants, including a 22-year-old female passenger, were not seriously hurt. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

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

Jun 19 - A BMW driver turned left and struck a 75-year-old man crossing with the right of way in Parkchester. The man died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with reckless endangerment and failure to yield after a four-month investigation.

NY Daily News (2025-06-19) reports that Rafael Delgado, 61, was arrested for fatally striking Wahid Miah, 75, as Miah crossed Wood Ave. and White Plains Road in the Bronx. Police say Delgado made a left turn in his BMW SUV and hit Miah, who had the right of way. Video shows Miah trying to signal the driver to stop before impact. Delgado was charged with reckless endangerment, failure to yield, and failure to exercise due care. The article quotes a neighbor: "The accident is so terrible. I've never seen anything like this in my life." Delgado remained at the scene but was not charged until after a four-month police investigation. The case highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians at city intersections and the consequences of drivers failing to yield.

• Bronx Driver Charged After Deadly Turn, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-19