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

May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 22 - Two cars crashed on Madison Ave Bridge. A woman and a baby suffered head injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal hit metal. The city failed them.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on the Madison Ave Bridge. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 38-year-old woman driving the SUV and a 1-year-old girl riding as a passenger suffered head injuries. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old man, was also involved. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The baby was in a child restraint. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 18 - A sedan hit a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal on E 165 St. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing E 165 St at Gerard Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the girl was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Other vehicle occupants were not reported as injured. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face even when following signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

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 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 9 - SUV reversed on College Ave. Obstructed view. Pedestrian struck, leg injured. Police cite unsafe backing. Danger in plain sight.

A 31-year-old pedestrian was injured when an SUV backed into him on College Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver’s view was obstructed and the vehicle was backing unsafely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his lower leg and foot. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the driver. The crash highlights the risk to pedestrians when drivers reverse without a clear view.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Apr 7 - Two sedans crashed at E 166 Street and College Avenue. Driver distraction slammed metal into metal. Two people hurt. Neck and back injuries. The street stayed loud. The danger stayed real.

Two sedans collided at E 166 Street and College Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. A 46-year-old front passenger suffered neck and internal injuries. A 31-year-old driver was also injured, with back and internal injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left two more occupants with unspecified injuries. The crash shows the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

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

Mar 25 - A sedan making a right turn in the Bronx collided with a parked SUV. The 64-year-old male driver lost consciousness and suffered injuries. The impact damaged the left front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting driver incapacitation as a critical factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 166th Street near Teller Avenue in the Bronx at 8:56 AM. A 64-year-old male driver of a 2017 sedan was making a right turn when he collided with a parked 2003 SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing damage to those areas. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver became incapacitated during the maneuver. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision underscores the danger posed by sudden driver incapacitation in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

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 counts another loss.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to police, a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended the victim’s Ford Crown Victoria around 3:45 a.m., causing both vehicles to lose control and crash. The Mercedes driver fled the scene on foot. The article states, 'EMS rushed the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died.' The southbound lanes were closed for several hours during the investigation. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed impacts and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

Mar 17 - A driver turned right and hit a 22-year-old man crossing East 169th Street. The crash broke the man’s leg and foot. Police cite driver distraction. The victim was conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a right turn struck a 22-year-old pedestrian at the intersection of East 169th Street and Grand Concourse in the Bronx at 8:16 AM. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Injury severity was rated level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There is no mention of pedestrian error or other contributing behaviors. The driver’s lack of attention while turning led to the collision and the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 6 - SUV struck a 65-year-old woman crossing E 161 St. She suffered a head contusion. No driver errors listed. The street stayed cold and hard.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 161 St and River Ave in the Bronx around 10 PM. She was struck by a westbound SUV while crossing at the intersection. The impact hit her head, causing a contusion. The report lists no contributing factors or errors by the driver. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report notes she was crossing against the signal but does not cite this as a cause. This crash shows the danger SUVs pose to people on foot at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797032 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 6 - A 22-year-old woman was injured at a Bronx intersection when a southbound sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. The driver was licensed and traveling straight. The impact caused lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound 2017 Ford sedan on Grand Concourse near East 166th Street in the Bronx at 18:38. The vehicle, operated by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front bumper, damaging the sedan's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, which the report lists as a contributing factor under 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the pedestrian crossing against the signal as a contributing factor to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 5 - A 47-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck contusions after an SUV struck the rear of his vehicle on E 165 St. The crash happened during morning traffic. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on E 165 St near Sherman Ave in the Bronx at 9:00 AM. A 47-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two vehicles traveling westbound: a 2012 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The SUV struck the sedan at its center back end, damaging both vehicles. The police report identifies the SUV driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report does not assign fault to the injured sedan driver, focusing on the SUV driver’s error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Mar 4 - A moped driver suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with an SUV on East 169th Street in the Bronx. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control, resulting in a fractured and dislocated lower limb. The driver remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on East 169th Street in the Bronx. A moped traveling west collided with an SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the moped's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure by one or both drivers to obey traffic signals or signs. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in traffic control compliance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

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