No One Spared: Crotona Park East Bleeds While Leaders Dither

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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

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 2025-08-04

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

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

Assembly Bill 1060 demands public hearings before any bike lane or rack is built or removed. The city must face the people. Cyclists and pedestrians get a voice. No change without warning.

Assembly Bill A 1060 was introduced on January 8, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Relates to notification and hearings for proposed construction or removal of bicycle lanes or racks,' requires the Department of Transportation to present at a public hearing before constructing or removing any bike lane or rack. Assembly Member Chantel Jackson (District 79) is the primary sponsor. The measure aims to ensure transparency and public input on street changes that affect vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 1060, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

A 65-year-old man was struck at a Bronx intersection, suffering back injuries. The Chevrolet vehicle hit him with its right front bumper while traveling north. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection near 1440 Sheridan Blvd in the Bronx at 8:59 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, described as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.' The Chevrolet vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing back injuries classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck the rear of a stopped SUV on Southern Blvd in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old man, sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. The crash unfolded in the morning amid halted traffic, with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, at 8:36 AM on Southern Blvd in the Bronx, a sedan traveling north collided with the center back end of a Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan's point of impact was its right front bumper, indicating a rear-end collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite pedestrian or victim errors. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The bus involved was parked and sustained no damage. The collision highlights driver error related to following distance or attention, as the sedan failed to stop for the halted SUV ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a taxi traveling east struck him on the right side doors off an intersection in the Bronx. The victim was in shock and sustained contusions. The taxi showed no visible damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Jennings Street in the Bronx struck a male pedestrian off the intersection around 11 p.m. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering contusions and shock. The point of impact was the taxi’s right side doors, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was in the roadway outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The taxi was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. This incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus rolled down E 174th Street. A 56-year-old man stepped into its path. Metal met flesh. His face hit pavement. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious as the bus idled, unscathed, eight passengers inside.

A 56-year-old man was struck by a bus at the intersection of E 174th Street and Vyse Avenue in the Bronx, according to the police report. The collision occurred as the bus traveled east with eight passengers aboard. The report states, 'A 56-year-old man stepped into the street against the light. A bus struck him. His face hit the pavement. Blood spread. He lay semiconscious.' The bus sustained no damage. The police report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' and notes 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, providing no evidence of driver error or specific contributing factors by the bus operator. The focus remains on the impact and the severe injuries suffered by the pedestrian, who was left semiconscious with severe lacerations to the face.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council weakened Adams’s zoning plan. Parking mandates stay in low-density zones. Central areas lose mandates. Housing projections drop. Some neighborhoods bear the burden. Car-centric rules persist. Vulnerable road users see little relief. The city’s streets remain dangerous.

""Taking into account the apprehensions of our constituents, the City Council balanced these concerns against the very real need to respond to the housing crisis this City is indisputably facing," said Council Member Rafael Salamanca of The Bronx. "In the process, we secured $5 billion in investments [in] a plan that makes New York City more affordable and sustainable."" -- Rafael Salamanca, Jr.

Bill: City of Yes zoning reform. Status: Amended and advanced by City Council on November 22, 2024. The Council’s action, described as 'watering down' the mayor’s plan, keeps mandatory parking in low-density neighborhoods while ending it in central areas. The matter summary states: 'ending mandatory parking in areas with the best transit while keeping the costly mandate in low-density neighborhoods where it most hinders development.' Council Member Crystal Hudson voted yes, urging all neighborhoods to share the housing burden. Council Member Kevin Riley defended single-family zones. Council Member Rafael Salamanca cited balancing concerns and securing $5 billion for affordable housing. Borough President Antonio Reynoso warned of increased housing pressure elsewhere. The Council’s changes preserve car-centric zoning, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and limiting progress on safer, less car-dependent streets.

• Analysis: Mayor Gets the ‘W,’ But Council Turns His Zoning Plan into ‘City Of Yes … Sort Of’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-22

A 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a vehicle’s front end at a Bronx intersection. She suffered knee and leg injuries. The impact left her bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at Southern Boulevard in the Bronx when an unspecified vehicle struck her with its center front end. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The vehicle was damaged at the center front, marking the point of impact. This case underscores the risks pedestrians face, even when following traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped driver, unlicensed and pursued by police, collided with multiple parked sedans in the Bronx. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to the rider’s elbow and lower arm. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and involved in a police pursuit, crashed in the Bronx at 20:38. The moped struck several parked sedans, damaging the center front end of the moped and the right side doors and right front quarter panels of the sedans. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was the only injured occupant noted. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating at unsafe speeds during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured after a pick-up truck struck him from behind on East 173 Street in the Bronx. The crash caused fractures and dislocations to the rider’s arm. The truck followed too closely, according to police.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on East 173 Street in the Bronx, a pick-up truck traveling south struck a southbound bicyclist from behind. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.' The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes the point of impact as the truck's right front bumper hitting the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist was conscious but injured severely. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior or helmet use were cited. The driver error of tailgating directly led to this violent collision and the rider’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04