Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than they were.

Sep 10 - On the Major Deegan, a flatbed driver merged as an SUV driver went straight. They collided. The SUV’s right side crumpled. The SUV driver and two passengers were hurt. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Other Vehicular.

A flatbed driver and an SUV driver collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The flatbed driver was merging. The SUV driver was going straight. The crash damaged the SUV’s right-side doors and the flatbed’s left front. Three people in the SUV were injured: the 24-year-old driver with neck pain, a 24-year-old rear passenger with a bruise, and a 33-year-old front passenger with a bruise. According to the police report, the flatbed was "Merging" and the SUV was "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Other Vehicular" as contributing factors. The report lists only occupants as victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Sep 4 - A driver in a sedan and a 15-year-old on a stand-up scooter crashed at E 169 St and Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The girl was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and loss of consciousness.

A sedan driver and a teen on a stand-up scooter collided at E 169 St and Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The 15-year-old girl was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. The sedan driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor, and “Lost Consciousness” was recorded. Both drivers were reported going straight ahead, with center-front damage on both vehicles. The scooter operator was listed as unlicensed; the sedan driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.

A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - At E 163 St and Morris Ave, a sedan driver and a moped rider collided. The 73-year-old rider was ejected. He suffered severe cuts and back trauma. Police list causes as unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east and a moped traveling south collided at E 163 St and Morris Ave in the Bronx around 8:00 a.m. The 73-year-old moped rider was ejected and injured, with severe lacerations and a back injury; he was conscious. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, so police recorded no specific driver errors. Both drivers were reported as going straight before impact, and the sedan’s point of impact was recorded as center front. No other injuries were recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - The driver of an eastbound SUV hit a 14-year-old boy on a bicycle at E 164 St and Grant Ave. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The cyclist suffered a lower-leg contusion and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was the contributing factor. The driver of a 2013 Mazda SUV traveling east on E 164 St struck a 14-year-old male bicyclist traveling west at Grant Ave. The cyclist sustained a contusion to the knee/lower leg and was conscious. Police listed Failure to Yield Right-of-Way twice in the crash record. The SUV showed center-front damage; the bicycle’s front took the impact. The SUV driver was recorded with a permit. Safety equipment for the cyclist is listed as unknown. The record attributes error to the driver’s failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - On E 149 St at Gerard Ave, a driver in a sedan merged east and hit an eastbound motorcyclist. The rider went down with a leg fracture. Police recorded Unsafe Lane Changing.

On E 149 St at Gerard Ave in the Bronx, a driver in a sedan merged eastbound and hit a motorcyclist who was going straight east. The 37-year-old rider was injured, with a knee and lower-leg injury and a reported fracture/dislocation. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. Left-front impact was recorded on both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - Northbound cyclist on Grand Concourse hit a parked van at E 161 St. Shoulder torn. Blood on the street. Police cite defective pavement. The van sat still. The rider took the blow.

A northbound bicyclist on Grand Concourse at East 161 Street collided with a parked van. The cyclist suffered an upper‑arm injury and severe bleeding; the van’s occupant was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, “Pavement Defective” was the contributing factor for both parties. The van was parked; the bike’s front end struck the van’s left rear. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Distraction were recorded in the data. After those factors, the report notes the bicyclist had no safety equipment listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A driver turning left at E 158 St and Grand Concourse hit a 19-year-old man walking along the roadway. He suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police listed Turning Improperly.

A driver in a sedan made a left turn at E 158 St and Grand Concourse and struck a 19-year-old male pedestrian who was walking along the roadway. The pedestrian was reported conscious with back injuries and abrasions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Turning Improperly." The vehicle's pre-crash movement is listed as Making Left Turn. Police list a secondary factor as "Unspecified." These entries point to driver error: Turning Improperly. No other injured parties or helmet/signal factors are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838599 - 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 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 8 - A speeding SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Grand Concourse at E 161st. A 24-year-old driver suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm. Metal buckled. Police listed "Unsafe Speed" as the contributing factor.

According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The driver of an SUV traveling south struck the center rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Grand Concourse at East 161st Street. A 24-year-old male driver suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The struck SUV showed center back-end damage; the striking SUV showed center front-end damage, consistent with a rear-end collision. One driver was recorded as licensed in NY. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the listed contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - A northbound SUV and a sedan collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old woman, suffered neck pain and shock. Air bag deployed. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."

A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on the Major Deegan Expressway. The driver of the SUV, a 42-year-old woman, suffered neck injury and was in shock. According to the police report, "both vehicles were going straight ahead when they struck each other's front ends." The SUV was northbound. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan showed center front-end impact. Police recorded the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The report lists no additional factors, and no pedestrians or cyclists are identified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 28 - On Grant Avenue near East 166th, a driver in an SUV hit two young men. Both suffered head injuries; one also had abdominal and pelvic trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The street went still, then sirens.

Two pedestrians, ages 18 and 19, were hit on Grant Avenue near East 166th Street in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV hit them while going straight. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The 18-year-old sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The 19-year-old suffered head trauma and minor bleeding. A 50-year-old driver was also injured. The pedestrians were listed as not at an intersection at the time. The crash involved three SUVs and a sedan; two vehicles were recorded as parked. The report lists no pedestrian contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A sedan hit a woman crossing E 167 St at Sheridan Ave. She suffered a hip injury. The driver failed to yield. Tinted windows listed as a factor. The street stayed busy. The crosswalk marked her path.

A 56-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed E 167 St at Sheridan Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The report also lists tinted windows as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. She suffered a hip injury and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the car. The crash highlights the danger when drivers do not yield to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - SUV and moped collided on Exterior Street. Driver inattention and tailgating led to impact. Moped rider partially ejected, suffered leg injury. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

A collision between an SUV and a moped on Exterior Street at East 149 Street left the moped rider, a 55-year-old man, partially ejected and injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was conscious but suffered internal and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old man, was also involved but his injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as an additional factor for both drivers. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829738 - 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 9 - A driver disregarded traffic control on E 163 St at Morris Ave and hit a 30-year-old male cyclist. The rider suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg and foot and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'

According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle and lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was a 30-year-old man riding west on E 163 St at Morris Ave. Police recorded him injured with severe bleeding to the knee, lower leg and foot; he was conscious at the scene. The other vehicle showed left-front bumper damage. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. The report does not mention helmet use or other cyclist actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829181 - 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