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Apr 13 - Two sedans crashed at E 174th Street in the Bronx. Three people injured, including a child. Impact struck bodies and heads. Streets left bruised and shaken. No clear cause listed by police.

Two sedans collided at 961 E 174th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 32-year-old female driver, a 13-year-old male passenger, and a 55-year-old male driver. The injured suffered pain, nausea, and a head contusion. Two others, including an infant, were listed as occupants but their injuries were unspecified. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes were identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 1 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Bruckner Boulevard. The rider, 48, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite driver inattention. Blood on the street. The bike was crushed at the front.

A sedan collided with a cyclist at 1365 Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The 48-year-old man riding the bike was ejected, suffered neck injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The bike and sedan both sustained front-end damage. The cyclist was listed as injured. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 29 - A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on East 174th Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the moped’s front center, leaving the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:27 PM on East 174th Street near Longfellow Avenue in the Bronx. A moped traveling westbound was struck on its center front end by a station wagon/SUV making a left turn from the opposite direction. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male with a permit license, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites "Other Vehicular" factors as contributing causes for both vehicles, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - 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

Mar 18 - Three occupants suffered whiplash in a violent crash involving two SUVs and a sedan. The collision, marked by aggressive driving and traffic control disregard, left all drivers and a passenger injured, exposing systemic risks on E 172 St.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:18 on E 172 St involving a sedan and two SUVs. The report cites aggressive driving and road rage as primary contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed, compounding the danger. The collision caused injuries to three occupants: two drivers and one front-seat passenger, all suffering whiplash and injuries to the entire body. The passenger's injuries were linked to aggressive driving and traffic control disregard. All occupants were conscious and none were ejected. Vehicle damage concentrated on right front bumpers and quarter panels, indicating a forceful impact. The report highlights driver errors, specifically aggressive driving and failure to comply with traffic controls, as central to the crash, underscoring systemic dangers rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 16 - Motorcycle driver hurt on Westchester Ave after improper turn. Knee and leg bruises. No vehicle damage. Driver errors in turning and lane use led to crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured while making a left turn on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened at 16:25 and left the rider with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver errors. The motorcycle, a 2020 Honda, showed no damage. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or people were involved. The incident shows the danger of improper turning and lane use, as documented by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - Senate bill S 5801 demands licenses and insurance for e-scooter riders. No license, no sale. Sponsors push manuals and safety lessons. The city’s streets stay risky for those outside cars.

Senate bill S 5801, sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda and co-sponsored by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., sits at the sponsorship stage. Filed March 3, 2025, it aims to 'establish a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual' and require licenses and insurance for e-scooter riders in New York City. The bill bars sales to unlicensed, uninsured buyers. It also folds scooter safety into driver education. No safety analyst has weighed in on the impact for vulnerable road users. The measure’s focus is paperwork, not street design or driver accountability.

• File S 5801, Open States, Published 2025-03-03

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 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

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 2 - A man on a southbound e-scooter was hit from behind at E 174 St and Boston Rd. Blood streaked his face. Deep cuts marked his skin. He stayed upright, awake, while the cold morning and the street moved on.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man operating a HUEB e-scooter southbound at the corner of E 174 St and Boston Rd was struck from behind. The report describes 'blood on his face' and 'deep cuts,' with the rider remaining conscious and upright after the collision. The point of impact and vehicle damage are both listed as 'center back end,' indicating a rear-end strike. The report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' providing no further detail on the actions of the striking vehicle or its operator. No evidence in the report suggests any error or unsafe behavior by the e-scooter rider. The collision left the rider with severe lacerations to the face. The police narrative and injury data point to a systemic danger for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 27 - A moped rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a pickup truck making a U-turn on Southern Blvd. The crash involved obstructed view and unsafe speed, leaving the rider incoherent with a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Southern Blvd near E 175 St in the Bronx at 17:10. A pickup truck was making a U-turn when it collided with a moped traveling northbound. The moped rider, a 58-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and incoherence. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The pickup truck, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage despite impact on its left side doors. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights driver errors related to limited visibility and unsafe speed but does not attribute fault to the moped rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 20 - SUV hit a 44-year-old man on Jennings Street. The driver was inexperienced and passed too close. The pedestrian suffered leg injuries but stayed conscious. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was struck by an SUV on Jennings Street in the Bronx. The crash happened outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. Police cited 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The SUV was traveling straight and showed no damage. The driver was licensed and operating in New York. No actions by the pedestrian were listed as contributing factors. This crash underscores the risk posed by inexperienced drivers who fail to keep safe distance from people walking outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 19 - A taxi slides down Boone Avenue, brakes useless on slick pavement. The left bumper slams a man, crushing his neck. He lies broken and conscious in the harsh glare, blood pooling on cold asphalt. Systemic failures leave flesh shattered.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Boone Avenue near 1829 struck a 48-year-old man who was in the roadway. The report states the taxi 'slides on wet asphalt' and that 'brakes fail,' resulting in the vehicle’s left front bumper striking the pedestrian. The man suffered severe crush injuries to his neck and was found conscious but gravely hurt in the street. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors to the crash. No driver error beyond these mechanical and environmental failures is cited, but the systemic danger is clear: a vehicle unable to stop, a vulnerable pedestrian left exposed, and a city street transformed into a site of trauma. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the pedestrian’s behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 13 - Two sedans collided on Wilkins Avenue in the Bronx at night. Three female occupants suffered injuries and shock. The impact struck the center rear of one vehicle and the center front of the other. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 PM on Wilkins Avenue near Crotona Park East in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling westbound were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic and sustained center back end damage, while the other was moving straight ahead and hit the center front end. Three female occupants, including the driver of the stopped sedan and two passengers, were injured and experienced shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for all occupants and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision dynamics indicate a rear-end impact between the two sedans, but the police report does not attribute fault or specify driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13