Hunts Point Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

A new floating freight dock opens at Hunts Point. One thousand trucks a month will vanish from Bronx streets. Boats and cargo bikes will haul food across the city. Less diesel. Fewer big rigs. The city shifts freight off the road, onto water.

On April 23, 2025, city officials and Con Agg Global announced a new floating freight dock at the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center. The project, backed by the Economic Development Corporation and Council Member Rafael Salamanca, aims to move food by boat and e-cargo trike instead of trucks. The matter summary states: 'Replacing truck trips with boat trips and cargo bikes is a key feature of the city's urgent push to shift cargo trips out of big trucks.' EDC President Andrew Kimball said, 'The goal is, over time, to move more and more of this food out of Hunts Point not by truck, but by water with e-cargo trikes.' The dock will remove one thousand trucks per month from South Bronx streets. Officials plan to expand docks citywide. The bill’s status is an active infrastructure rollout, not a legislative vote. No direct safety analyst assessment was provided, but the shift promises fewer trucks where people walk and ride.

• ‘Blue Highways’ Moves Forward With New Freight Dock At Hunts Point Market, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-23

A box truck pulled out. A man stood in the road. The truck hit him head-on. His body crushed. He died there, as the Bronx woke.

A 61-year-old man was killed when a box truck struck him head-on near Coster Street and Oak Point Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck pulled from its spot and hit the man, who was standing in the roadway. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The man suffered fatal crush injuries. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Bruckner Expressway. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal and flesh met in the Bronx. The system failed to protect.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The 33-year-old motorcycle rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was changing lanes before the collision. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported. The police report notes the motorcycle rider wore a helmet. Systemic danger persists on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A car hit a young woman in the Bronx. She was crossing at the intersection. Her leg was hurt. The driver’s actions remain unclear. The street stayed dangerous.

A 21-year-old woman was injured when a vehicle struck her at the intersection of Leggett Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle hit her with its center front end while going straight ahead. No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Two SUVs crashed at Whittier Street and Randall Avenue. One driver injured, three others shaken. Metal twisted. No clear cause. The street bore the brunt.

Two SUVs collided at Whittier Street and Randall Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver suffered injuries and shock, while three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The BMW SUV struck the Honda SUV on its left side doors. No contributing factors were specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The crash left one person hurt and others rattled, with the reason for the collision listed as 'Unspecified.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan and forklift crashed near 421 Faile Street. Two men injured. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe backing. Impact hit hard. Streets stay dangerous.

A sedan and a forklift collided near 421 Faile Street in the Bronx. Two men, one a driver and one a passenger, suffered injuries to the leg and neck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' were listed as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper struck, while the forklift was backing up. No pedestrians were involved. Airbags deployed for the injured. The report highlights driver errors as key causes in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 59-year-old man suffered a severe head injury after a sedan struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the pedestrian while traveling northeast. The victim was crossing without signal or crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection near 310 Tiffany Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2021 Honda sedan traveling northeast struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, with injury severity rated at level 3. The sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report focuses on the driver's failure to yield and distraction as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

A taxi making a U-turn struck a sedan traveling straight on Southern Blvd in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries including whiplash. The collision damaged both vehicles’ left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Blvd in the Bronx at 13:34. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making a U-turn when the vehicle’s left front bumper collided with the left front bumper of a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan had two occupants, including a 24-year-old female front passenger who sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the taxi’s pre-crash action as making a U-turn, indicating a failure to yield or improper maneuver by the taxi driver as the likely cause. No contributing factors were specified for the passenger or the sedan driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers. The report does not assign any fault or blame to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-25

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

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The 47-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both drivers were licensed and occupied their vehicles alone.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:02 on Bruckner Boulevard near Longwood Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: a 2023 Honda making a left turn and a 2009 Toyota traveling straight south. The point of impact was the Honda's right front quarter panel and the Toyota's center front end. The 47-year-old male driver of the Toyota was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues caused the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus making a right turn struck a southbound SUV and a parked sedan on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered a neck fracture and dislocation, conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx at 9:08 AM. A bus was making a right turn when it collided with a southbound Honda SUV and a parked Hyundai sedan. The bus impacted with its right front bumper, the SUV was hit on its left front quarter panel, and the parked sedan sustained center front end damage. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated neck but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior by the injured SUV driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling south on Bruckner Blvd struck a bicyclist from behind. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cite the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.

According to the police report, at 9:24 AM on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx, a sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead when it collided with a bicyclist also moving southbound. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bicyclist. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers who do not keep adequate space behind vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 35-year-old man was struck at a Bronx intersection while crossing without signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit him center front, leaving the pedestrian conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Garrison Avenue and Faile Street in the Bronx at 11:05 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when he was struck by a vehicle impacting the center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and driver details are not provided. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when crossing, with no explicit driver fault recorded in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan surged north on Longfellow Avenue. An infant boy lay crushed in the street. The driver did not stop. The child’s cries pierced the night. Aggressive driving and failure to yield left a baby broken on Bronx asphalt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Longfellow Avenue struck an infant boy who was in the roadway near 817 Longfellow Ave in the Bronx at 20:10. The report states the woman driving the sedan did not stop after the collision. The infant suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was conscious but injured. Police cite 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash. The report notes the child was a pedestrian not at an intersection, engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but lists driver errors first and foremost. The sedan sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of aggressive driving and a driver’s failure to yield, with a vulnerable child left injured in the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "We’re told by the MTA that the bus was trying to get around an illegally double-parked car, and he hit the wall and went through it." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17