No More Hit-and-Run: Blood on Bronx Streets, Silence in City Hall

• Box cutter-wielding Mercedes driver slashes bike-riding dad in NYC road rage clash: cops, sources, New York Post, Published 2025-09-05

Sep 3 - A sedan driver hit a moped’s rear on the Grand Concourse at Mount Eden Parkway. The 33-year-old rider was ejected and bruised. Police recorded improper lane usage by the drivers.

A driver in a sedan hit the rear of a moped on the Grand Concourse at Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx, injuring the 33-year-old moped rider. He was ejected and suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. The sedan driver’s injuries were not specified. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was recorded as a contributing factor for the drivers. Impact points were the moped’s center back end and the sedan’s center front end. The crash left a vulnerable rider hurt on a corridor where drivers hold the power and errors carry a cost.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 28 - The driver of a taxi struck a 60-year-old woman on Marcy Place in the Bronx. She suffered a concussion and lower-leg injuries. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

The driver of a Ford taxi struck a 60-year-old woman on Marcy Place in the Bronx. She sustained a concussion and injuries to her lower leg. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified" and the pedestrian action was recorded as "Other Actions in Roadway." The taxi was reported as parked before the collision and showed left rear bumper damage. The driver and a 61-year-old occupant were uninjured. Police did not record a specific driver error beyond the "Unspecified" contributing factor entries in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 18 - An eastbound sedan rear-ended another car on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 73-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely.

"According to the police report, the crash involved two eastbound vehicles on the Cross Bronx Expressway, with the striking vehicle hitting the center rear of the other car." The driver was a 73-year-old woman. She was conscious and treated for a head injury and a complaint of concussion. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely by the driver. The striking vehicle shows center-front damage; the vehicle ahead shows center-back damage. The report places the crash in the 44th Precinct in the Bronx. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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 2 - Drivers in two sedans and a diesel tractor truck collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 57-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man were hurt with head and back injuries. Police cite 'Following Too Closely'.

A three-vehicle crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway involved two sedans and a diesel tractor truck. All were traveling north. Two occupants were injured: a 57-year-old woman with head trauma and a 60-year-old man with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The record lists no other causes. All vehicles were recorded as going straight ahead. Damage on both sedans was to the center back end. The truck showed no listed damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 28 - At E 170 St and College Ave, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 68-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered arm abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A 68-year-old woman was injured when the driver of an SUV turned left at E 170 St and College Ave in the Bronx and hit her in the intersection. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. She suffered abrasions to her lower arm and was conscious at the scene. No other factors were recorded. Police recorded the crash in the 44th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 24 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old on Jerome Ave at E Mount Eden Ave. He suffered elbow and lower-arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and passing too closely by the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Jerome Ave struck a 17-year-old pedestrian at Jerome Ave and E Mount Eden Ave. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing Too Closely" by the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to the elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan made contact with its center front. The vehicle had no reported damage and the driver was going straight ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 20 - Four cars northbound. One look away. Rear-ends stack up on the Cross Bronx. Passengers hurt. Drivers shaken. Distraction and tailgating turn lanes into a trap.

Multiple northbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway in a chain-reaction rear-end crash. Several passengers were injured, and multiple drivers reported injuries, including head and chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” Data show impacts to back ends and rear bumpers, consistent with a trailing driver striking vehicles ahead and pushing the crash forward. The report lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but passengers absorbed the harm. The documented driver errors—distraction and tailgating—set off the pileup; any noted helmet or signal use appears nowhere in the factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 18 - A driver in a taxi hit a 45-year-old man walking in the roadway on Cromwell Avenue. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a taxi struck a 45-year-old man who was walking in the roadway on Cromwell Avenue. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The taxi was traveling south, going straight ahead; point of impact was the taxi’s left rear quarter panel. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are identified in the data. The report records the pedestrian location as not at an intersection and notes the driver was licensed; no driver injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.

Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 6 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old cyclist on Jerome Ave. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist suffered a leg injury. The crash left the bike and car undamaged. Streets stayed dangerous. No one died.

A sedan making a left turn struck a 60-year-old man riding a bike straight on Jerome Ave at E 170 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The cyclist was injured in the knee and lower leg, suffering abrasions. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention, especially at intersections where vulnerable road users cross paths with cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 2 - A sedan struck a standing vehicle on Clay Ave. The impact injured a 34-year-old motorized driver, leaving him in shock with leg injuries. Police cite improper passing or lane use.

A crash on Clay Ave at E 170 St in the Bronx left a 34-year-old male driver of a motorized vehicle injured, suffering shock and leg injuries. According to the police report, a sedan collided with a standing vehicle. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The injured driver was not ejected. The data highlights improper lane use as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 1 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Cross Bronx. Neck injuries for a teen driver and her passenger. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. The road does not forgive mistakes.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. An 18-year-old woman driving one SUV and her 16-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were slowing or stopping when the collision happened. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left two teens hurt and others shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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 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 19 - Box truck struck sedan from behind. Three people hurt, including two children. Police cite following too closely. Impact left neck and back injuries. Metal and bodies jarred. System failed to protect the young.

A box truck hit a sedan from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Three people were injured: a 24-year-old male driver, a 10-year-old female passenger, and a 12-year-old male passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The impact left the children and driver with neck and back injuries, including whiplash. No other contributing factors were listed. The report highlights the risk to passengers, especially children, when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 19 - A cyclist swerved to avoid a pedestrian in Central Park. He fell. His head struck the curb. He died at the hospital. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. The crash happened at a crosswalk near 96th Street. The case is under investigation.

ABC7 reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after colliding with a pedestrian while riding an e-bike in Central Park. According to police, Nico-Garcia swerved to avoid a 41-year-old pedestrian crossing at the crosswalk near 96th Street and East Drive. He fell, struck his head on the curb, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. The pedestrian sustained minor abrasions. ABC7 notes, 'Officials say Nico-Garcia was on an e-bike and was not wearing a helmet at the time he was thrown.' New York City does not require cyclists over 14 to wear helmets. In Central Park, pedestrians have the right of way at all times. The incident remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks at crosswalks and the lack of helmet mandates for adult cyclists.

• Cyclist Killed Dodging Pedestrian In Park, ABC7, Published 2025-06-19

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

Jun 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, ABC7, Published 2025-06-17