Apr 11 - 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 2025-09-18

Apr 10 - 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

Apr 3 - 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 2025-09-18

Apr 2 - Two cars raced down Southern Boulevard. Gunshots cracked the air. A red sedan crashed, riddled with bullets. The driver called a cab, bleeding, desperate. He died at the hospital. The other car vanished. The street bore the scars.

According to NY Daily News (April 2, 2025), two drivers exchanged gunfire while speeding down Southern Blvd. near the Bronx Zoo. The 27-year-old victim, shot in the torso, crashed his red Hyundai into a stop sign at Southern Blvd. and Garden St. before calling a cab to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. A deli worker described, 'There were a whole lot of rounds... It was like a movie.' The other driver, in a black Honda CR-V, fled the scene. No arrests were made as police continued their investigation. The incident highlights the lethal mix of reckless driving and gun violence on city streets, endangering everyone nearby.

• Gunfire Erupts On Bronx Boulevard, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-02

Apr 1 - 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 2025-09-18

Mar 25 - 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 2025-09-18

Mar 22 - A black Mercedes struck a southbound driver from behind on the Major Deegan. The Mercedes driver fled on foot. The victim died at St. Barnabas. Police closed lanes to investigate. The search for the fleeing driver continues.

ABC7 reported on March 22, 2025, that a deadly hit-and-run occurred around 3:45 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the NYPD, 'a 39-year-old man was driving southbound on the expressway when he was struck by a black Mercedes Benz sedan from behind.' The Mercedes driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim critically injured. First responders took the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. All southbound lanes were closed for the investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger of hit-and-run crashes and the challenges police face in holding fleeing drivers accountable.

• Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22

Mar 16 - 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 2025-09-18

Feb 26 - A city bus turned onto Brook Avenue. The driver struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. Police stayed. No charges filed. Another crash in Queens left one dead, one charged. The city’s streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

Gothamist reported on February 26, 2025, that an MTA bus driver fatally struck a 57-year-old cyclist while turning from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. The bus, running as a subway replacement shuttle, was empty. The driver stayed at the scene and was not charged. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article also details a separate fatal crash in Queens involving a suspected drunk driver. As Gothamist notes, 'Police are investigating two fatal crashes in the Bronx and Queens.' The Bronx crash highlights the persistent risks at intersections where turning vehicles endanger cyclists. No policy changes were announced.

• MTA Bus Turns, Cyclist Killed Bronx, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 25 - A dirt bike and minivan collided in Soundview. Two teens thrown. Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died. His passenger survived. The driver stayed. No charges. The street claimed another young life. Family left to mourn. The city moves on.

According to NY Daily News (published February 25, 2025), 17-year-old Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died after his dirt bike collided with a Honda Odyssey minivan at Metcalf Ave and E. 172nd St. in the Bronx. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m., with both Naranjo and his 14-year-old passenger thrown from the bike. The girl is expected to recover. The article notes, 'The 42-year-old man driving the Honda Odyssey remained at the scene. No charges were immediately filed as police continued to investigate.' The report highlights the ongoing investigation and the lack of immediate charges, pointing to systemic risks at the intersection. Family members shared memories and grief, underscoring the human toll of traffic violence.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Dirt Bike Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 13 - 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

Feb 8 - 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 2025-09-18

Feb 3 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 31 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 27 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 20 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "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." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.

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

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Dec 30 - SUV hit sedan from behind on Bruckner Expressway. Woman driving sedan suffered head injury and whiplash. Both cars damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Impact left one driver hurt.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on Bruckner Expressway at 17:55. The sedan's driver, a 47-year-old woman, suffered head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles showed front and rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV's action of striking the sedan's rear points to a failure to maintain control or distance. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one vulnerable road user injured inside her vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18