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• Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07

Aug 21 - The driver of a sedan made a left turn and hit a southbound bicyclist at Southern Blvd and Home St in the Bronx. The 22-year-old was ejected, suffered head trauma, and was found unconscious with a concussion. Police cited failure to yield.

At 1:23 a.m. the driver of a sedan made a left turn and collided with a southbound bicyclist at Southern Blvd and Home St in the Bronx. The rider, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury, was unconscious, and was reported with a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded the sedans pre-crash action as making a left turn and the bicycle as going straight. The cyclists record lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as an additional contributing factor. No pedestrians were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Two SUVs collided at E 172 St and West Farms Rd in the Bronx. The southbound Nissan struck the right rear quarter of a westbound Toyota. A 31-year-old driver suffered a neck contusion and was listed injured.

Two SUVs collided at E 172 St and West Farms Rd in the Bronx. The driver of a southbound Nissan struck the right rear quarter of a westbound Toyota. One occupant — a 31-year-old male driver — was listed injured with a neck contusion and remained conscious; he was not ejected. According to the police report, factors were listed as "Unspecified." Driver errors recorded in the dataset are listed as "Unspecified." Vehicle damage included center front-end damage to the Nissan and right rear-quarter damage to the Toyota. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

Aug 9 - A sedan driver and a moped rider collided head-on on Louis Nine Blvd in the Bronx. The 23-year-old rider suffered facial abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience. South met north. Steel met skin.

A sedan driver traveling south and a moped rider traveling north collided head-on at 1334 Louis Nine Blvd in the Bronx around 5 p.m. The 23-year-old rider was injured with facial abrasions. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inexperience in the crash. Both operators were going straight ahead. Each vehicle carried one person. Both showed center front-end damage. The sedan was registered in New York; the moped was a 2025 model, also registered in New York. The crash occurred in the 42nd Precinct area. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 9 - Two men hurt when southbound drivers collided at 1210 Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. Police recorded unsafe speed. The Dodge's left side doors crumpled. The Honda's right-front quarter tore.

Two drivers collided at 1210 Bryant Avenue in the Bronx while both traveled south and went straight, injuring a 32-year-old driver and a 36-year-old front passenger. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was a contributing factor. Impact was recorded on the Dodge driver’s left-side doors and the Honda sedan’s right-front quarter panel. The Dodge was a 2020 model listed as a 3-door; the Honda was a 2014 sedan. Other listed occupants had no specified injuries in the report. Police did not record pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The data shows driver speed as the central failure in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - Two sedans collided on East 167th in the Bronx. One sedan rear-ended another. A 27-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling east.

Two sedans collided on East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, one sedan struck the rear of the other. A 27-year-old male driver was injured with back trauma and complained of whiplash. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the drivers. Both vehicles were traveling east and were reported going straight ahead. The front center of the striking sedan and the rear center of the struck sedan were damaged. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver wore a lap belt and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A 37-year-old woman riding a bicycle was hit during improper passing on Bruckner Blvd. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded improper passing as the contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash involved "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." A 37-year-old woman riding a bicycle was injured at 1365 Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered a contusion to her knee/lower leg and remained conscious. The record shows the bicyclist was going straight ahead and a second vehicle is listed with pre-crash action "Passing." Police listed "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The report notes no vehicle damage and records the bicyclist’s injury as a contusion to the lower leg.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - An SUV driver making a U‑turn struck a southbound sedan at Sheridan Blvd and E 173 St in the Bronx. Four women — both drivers and two passengers — reported neck and shoulder pain and were in shock. Both vehicles had front-end damage.

An SUV driver making a U‑turn collided with a southbound sedan on Sheridan Boulevard at East 173rd Street. Four women were injured: the two drivers and two passengers. According to the police report, both vehicles suffered center front-end damage and all occupants complained of pain or nausea, with injuries to the neck and shoulders. Police listed “Turning Improperly” as the contributing factor. The SUV’s pre-crash action is recorded as making a U-turn; the sedan was recorded as going straight ahead. Both drivers are listed as licensed and none of the occupants were ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.

• Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

Jul 6 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Southern Blvd. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left bruises and pain. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter at Southern Blvd and Freeman St in the Bronx. According to the police report, a male scooter driver was injured, suffering a contusion and lower leg trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving, with a vulnerable road user left hurt and partially ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose. Six pedestrians fell. Screams echoed. The driver fled. Scaffolding twisted. Blood on the sidewalk. No arrests. The city waits for answers.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance showed the car turning left while people crossed with the right of way. The driver accelerated, hit a woman, then continued under scaffolding, injuring five more. Witnesses described panic and pain: "People were yelling, were in pain," said Vivian Cole. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Buildings Department confirmed the crash damaged the shed but not the vacant building. No arrests have been made.

• Mustang Plows Bronx Sidewalk, Six Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

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 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 25 - Ambulance and taxi crashed at E 173 St. Two passengers hurt. Back injuries. Metal and glass. Sirens and pain. No clear cause. The street swallowed another day.

An ambulance and a taxi collided at 1010 E 173 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they struck each other. Two people were injured: a 31-year-old female taxi driver and a 39-year-old male passenger, both suffering back injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - A parked Ford sedan took a hit to its right rear bumper. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

A Ford sedan, parked near 943 E 167th Street in the Bronx, was struck on its right rear bumper by another vehicle. One woman, the driver, sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was listed as the contributing factor. The impact targeted the parked vehicle’s rear, leaving the driver with whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any errors by the injured party. The only listed safety equipment was a lap belt and harness, noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - Metal struck metal before dawn. A car hit another, then slammed a scooter. Two riders flew off. An 18-year-old woman lay critical. Sirens cut the Bronx dark. Seven hurt. The road stayed open. Danger did not end.

ABC7 reported on June 22, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx left seven injured, including one woman in critical condition. The article states, 'The Honda Accord collided with the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot then collided with the Razor Scooter, causing the 24-year-old man operating the scooter and an 18-year-old woman to be ejected.' Six others from the cars suffered minor injuries. The crash happened before 4 a.m. near Throggs Neck. Police are investigating the sequence of impacts. The incident highlights the risks faced by scooter riders and the dangers of high-speed, multi-vehicle traffic on city parkways.

• Seven Hurt In Hutchinson Parkway Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-06-22

Jun 21 - A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.

• Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 18 - A moped driver was struck and injured by a distracted sedan on Hoe Ave. She suffered arm bruises and was partially ejected. Both drivers failed to pay attention. The street stayed dangerous and dark.

A moped and a sedan collided on Hoe Ave at E 173 St in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 30-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped was struck on its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820602 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19