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

May 25 - A moped crashed into a turning Mercedes at East 169th and Morris. The rider, 20, unlicensed, suffered a torn leg. Blood pooled by the curb. The police report cites traffic control disregarded. The night stayed silent after impact.

According to the police report, a moped and a Mercedes SUV collided at the corner of East 169th Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 12:32 a.m. The moped, traveling west, struck the left side doors of the Mercedes as it made a left turn. The report states, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The narrative describes the moped rider, a 20-year-old man, suffering severe lacerations to his leg, with blood pooling near the curb. The report notes the light was red at the time of the crash. The moped rider was unlicensed. The focus remains on the disregard for traffic control devices, as cited in the official account, which led to the violent collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - A sedan turning right on Morris Avenue struck a woman and a child crossing with the signal. Both suffered leg injuries. Driver’s improper lane use and ignored signals caused the crash. Systemic danger left them hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Morris Avenue made a right turn and struck two pedestrians—a 62-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy—who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. Both victims suffered injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, with complaints of abrasions and internal pain. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors. The sedan’s center front end hit the pedestrians during the turn. Both victims were conscious after the crash. The driver’s failure to use the lane properly and disregard for traffic signals directly led to the collision, exposing the persistent risk to people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - Ford sedan hit object on Webster Avenue. Impact broke driver’s bones, left passenger with chest pain and whiplash. Both men conscious, both strapped in. Road danger struck fast and hard.

According to the police report, a 2018 Ford sedan traveling north on Webster Avenue in the Bronx struck an object in the roadway at 19:05. The crash injured both occupants. The 28-year-old driver suffered fractures and dislocations. The 30-year-old front passenger sustained chest injuries and whiplash. Both men were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'Avoiding Object in Roadway.' No victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact hit the car’s center front end, showing the sudden threat posed by obstacles in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - Two SUVs crashed on Clay Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard. Impact tore into doors and bumper. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Clay Avenue in the Bronx at 8:55 PM. A southbound Ford SUV struck the left side doors of a Kia SUV making a left turn. The 50-year-old female driver of the Kia was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error in obeying signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted. The crash underscores the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vehicle occupants at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - A 57-year-old man crossing East 165 Street in the Bronx was struck by an ambulance traveling west. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasion but remained conscious. The ambulance showed no damage, with impact at its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 165 Street and College Avenue in the Bronx at 8:20 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when an ambulance traveling west struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion but remained conscious. The ambulance, a 2017 Ford truck/bus with two occupants, showed no damage from the collision. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked as unspecified. The data highlights the systemic danger posed by large emergency vehicles in pedestrian areas, even when no clear driver fault is documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 8 - A 14-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck him on Grand Concourse. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the bicyclist and confusion contributing to the collision. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2014 Hyundai SUV on Grand Concourse at 16:29. The bicyclist was traveling northwest while making a left turn, and the SUV was going straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, specifically attributed to the bicyclist. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a secondary factor. The bicyclist was conscious but sustained internal complaints and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight, while the bicyclist was unlicensed and turning left when struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 6 - A moped driver, unlicensed and distracted, collided with a sedan on Grand Concourse in the Bronx late at night. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, injuring the moped rider’s lower leg and foot. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 PM on Grand Concourse near East 165 Street in the Bronx. A 23-year-old male moped driver, traveling north without a license, was passing improperly and distracted when he struck the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The moped’s right front quarter panel made the point of impact. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and inattentive vehicle operators misusing lanes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - A 28-year-old man riding north on Webster Avenue was thrown from his Harley and crushed. Helmeted, he lay in shock as the street claimed him. No other driver stopped. The Bronx pavement bore witness to another body broken by speed and steel.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Webster Avenue near East 167th Street at 4:05 a.m. when he struck the right front of an unspecified object or vehicle. The report states he was 'thrown from the bike. Helmeted. Crushed.' The man suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found in shock. The narrative notes, 'No other driver stopped.' The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, nor does it mention any actions by other vehicles or pedestrians. The only detail about the rider’s behavior is that he was wearing a helmet, as recorded in the report. The crash left the rider ejected and gravely injured, underscoring the lethal risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on East 161 Street in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage and traffic control disregard by the moped driver, causing significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 161 Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx at 7:00 PM involving a moped and a sedan, both traveling eastbound. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the moped driver. The moped's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front quarter panel were damaged upon impact. The moped driver was wearing a helmet and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had two occupants, and both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors related to lane usage and traffic control adherence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A motorcycle traveling south struck the left side of an eastbound SUV making an improper left turn on Grand Concourse. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old man, suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The motorcyclist was unlicensed, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Concourse at 15:04. A motorcycle, driven by an unlicensed male operator, was traveling straight south when it collided with the left side doors of a 2020 SUV making an improper left turn eastbound. The impact point was the center front end of the motorcycle and the left side doors of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 66-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police cited 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist's unlicensed status and the SUV driver's improper turn created a dangerous situation leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A northbound SUV struck a moped from behind on East 153 Street in the Bronx. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered severe lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on East 153 Street near River Avenue in the Bronx. A 2022 SUV traveling north struck a 2024 moped also heading north. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severe injury. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, implicating the SUV driver’s error. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 12 - A sedan tore down Grand Concourse. The unlicensed driver ran the light, struck a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died in the street, her body shattered by speed and disregard.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old woman was killed at Grand Concourse and East 164th Street when a sedan, driven by an unlicensed operator, struck her with its left front bumper. The report states the woman was 'crossing with the signal' at the intersection. The driver was traveling at 'unsafe speed' and 'disregarded traffic control,' as cited in the contributing factors. The sedan was heading south and made no attempt to yield. The victim suffered fatal crush injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The police report makes clear the driver’s lack of license and failure to obey traffic signals were central to the deadly impact. The victim’s actions—crossing with the signal—are noted only after the driver’s violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 9 - A 64-year-old woman suffered whole-body injuries and shock after a sedan backing northeast on Grand Concourse hit her at the intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and backed unsafely, causing the pedestrian to collapse with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Grand Concourse was backing when it struck a 64-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near East 163 Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites the driver’s errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' identifying these as the primary contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision’s point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers and failure to yield in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 8 - A 13-year-old passenger suffered a head contusion in a rear-end crash between two SUVs on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision involved driver distraction and following too closely, causing injury despite seatbelt use and no ejection.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on the Major Deegan Expressway collided in a rear-end crash at 1:45 a.m. The driver of the striking vehicle was cited for 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' use and 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver distraction and unsafe distance as primary causes. The struck vehicle, carrying five occupants, sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel and bumper. A 13-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the struck vehicle was injured, suffering a head contusion. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report highlights driver error—specifically distracted driving and failure to maintain safe following distance—as the key factors leading to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 3 - A 78-year-old man suffered neck injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 166 Street and Sheridan Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 Nissan SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious after the collision. The SUV showed no vehicle damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically failure to yield and distraction, in intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 30 - A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a moped struck her at a Bronx intersection. The rider disregarded traffic controls and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing legally when hit.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Grand Concourse collided with a 29-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near East 161 Street in the Bronx around 9:20 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites the moped driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The moped's center front end was the point of impact, indicating a direct collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted beyond her lawful crossing. The incident highlights driver failure to obey traffic signals and yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 26 - An unlicensed moped driver, engaged in a police pursuit, struck a parked sedan on East 153 Street. The impact hit the sedan's center front end and right side doors. A 22-year-old female passenger hanging outside the sedan suffered facial abrasions.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west while involved in a police pursuit collided with a parked sedan facing south on East 153 Street. The moped driver was unlicensed, and aggressive driving/road rage was cited as a contributing factor. The collision impacted the sedan's center front end and right side doors. A 22-year-old female occupant riding or hanging on the outside of the sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her face. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had three occupants, and the driver was licensed. The report highlights the moped driver's unlicensed status and aggressive behavior as key factors in the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19