Another Life Lost. Another Week of Silence. Demand Action Now.

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

May 6 - Senate backs S 4804. The bill sets first responder safety zones and lowers speed limits. Lawmakers move to shield workers on chaotic streets. The vote is swift. The intent is clear. Danger zones get new rules.

Senate bill S 4804, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' passed committee on April 29, 2025, and cleared the full Senate on May 6, 2025. Sponsored by Senator Christopher Ryan (District 50) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Robert Rolison, and William Weber, the bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and enforce lower speed limits in those areas. The measure won broad support, with nearly all senators voting yes. The bill targets the chaos and risk drivers pose to workers and bystanders at emergency scenes. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 4804, Open States, Published 2025-05-06

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 30 - A sedan turned left on 3rd Avenue, striking a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. System failed to protect the rider.

A sedan making a left turn on 3rd Avenue at East 163rd Street collided with a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The crash left the cyclist injured and exposed the ongoing danger for vulnerable road users at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 29 - An ambulance hit an unconscious man on a Bronx street and drove off. The victim, left bleeding, waited for help. Police and a second EMS crew arrived later. The man survived. The FDNY is investigating the ambulance crew’s actions.

According to NY Daily News (April 29, 2025), an FDNY ambulance driver struck an unconscious man lying in the roadway at E. 149th St. and Brook Ave., then left without rendering aid. The victim had been knocked out moments earlier during a road rage assault. The article states, 'The entire incident is under review,' quoting FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci. The ambulance crew was responding to another emergency at the time. The driver has been placed on modified duty while the department investigates whether the crew realized they struck the victim. A second EMS crew and police arrived minutes later, transporting the man to Lincoln Hospital. The incident highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about emergency response protocols.

• Ambulance Strikes Unconscious Bronx Man, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-29

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 24 - A garbage truck struck a cyclist turning right on Prospect Ave. The oversized vehicle left the rider with arm abrasions. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard and unforgiving.

A garbage truck collided with a cyclist at Prospect Ave and Crotona Park E in the Bronx. The 43-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, an oversized vehicle contributed to the crash. The truck was making a left turn while the cyclist was turning right. The impact struck the cyclist at the center front end. No other contributing factors were listed. The report does not mention any helmet use or signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 24 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The car crashed into parked vehicles. He was crushed and struck again by a fleeing SUV. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. He was left with critical head and leg injuries.

ABC7 reported on April 24, 2025, that a 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries while trying to stop a car thief on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the double-parked Infiniti as the owner ran to intervene. The man was dragged for a block and a half before the car crashed into parked vehicles. ABC7 notes, 'Witnesses described a bloody scene and severe leg injury.' After falling, the victim was also struck by the suspect’s SUV. Police said the suspect abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle theft and high-speed flight on city streets. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - 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

Apr 22 - A sedan slammed into a stopped SUV on Melrose Ave. Two drivers injured. One suffered head pain. Another bruised his leg. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians involved. Police list no clear cause.

A sedan struck the back of a stopped SUV on Melrose Ave at E 163 St in the Bronx. Two men, both drivers, were injured. One suffered head pain, the other a leg bruise. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the sedan hit the SUV's rear. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The SUV’s back end and the sedan’s front end were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 22 - SUV hit cyclist in Bronx. Rider thrown, hip bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain harsh for those on two wheels.

A station wagon/SUV struck a 25-year-old male cyclist at E 169 St and Rev James A Polite Ave in the Bronx. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected and suffered a hip contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV's left front hit the bike's center front. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 20 - Sedan turned left on E 161 St, struck e-bike. Two e-bike riders ejected, both injured. Police cite improper lane use. Center front ends smashed. System failed to protect vulnerable.

A sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike going straight on E 161 St at Melrose Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, two people on the e-bike were ejected and injured—one suffered facial injuries, the other a leg fracture. The sedan's occupants were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the danger faced by those outside cars on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 15 - 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

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 10 - Senate bill S 7336 pushes more speed cameras and targets hidden plates. Sponsors want sharper eyes on reckless drivers. School zones stay under watch. The city’s most vulnerable stay exposed.

Senate bill S 7336, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, titled 'Relates to the use of certain photo speed violation monitoring systems for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction; repealer,' lets cameras catch drivers who hide or alter plates and extends speed camera use in school zones. Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill’s focus: more enforcement, less evasion. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear—more eyes on the street, more pressure on reckless drivers.

• File S 7336, Open States, Published 2025-04-10

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

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 9 - A 12-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit by a BMW. The boy remained conscious despite contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on East 163rd Street near Tinton Avenue in the Bronx. A 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a BMW vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision happened. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises noted. He remained conscious throughout the incident. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it mention driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian's crossing against the signal is the only noted contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 8 - A sedan struck a 21-year-old woman crossing with the signal in the Bronx. She suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. The car showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west in the Bronx hit a 21-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Prospect Avenue. The woman was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock. No visible complaint was noted. The vehicle, a 2011 Toyota sedan, had no damage despite impact to the right front bumper. The driver was licensed. The report does not attribute fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 3 - A female pedestrian was struck while crossing without a signal in the Bronx. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm injury. The crash occurred near 3433 3rd Avenue, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured in the Bronx near 3433 3rd Avenue at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. She sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to her lower arm and hand, classified as a severe injury (level 3). The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions. The absence of identified driver errors in the report leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian’s crossing without a signal is noted. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18