No More Hit-and-Run: Blood on Bronx Streets, Silence in City Hall

Sep 22 - Council Member Stevens and others urge DOT to fix the Washington Bridge. They want a two-way bike lane, wider walkways, better lights, and cameras. The bridge is old, narrow, and dark. Crossing is risky. They demand action to protect people.

On September 22, 2022, Council Member Althea Stevens joined Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, and Council Member Carmen de la Rosa in a joint letter to the Department of Transportation. The letter calls for urgent upgrades to the 133-year-old Washington Bridge. The officials demand a two-way protected bike lane, wider pedestrian paths, improved lighting, and safety cameras. The letter states: 'The city has done a terrific job of making wise investments in improving mobility on both sides of the Harlem River, but left the bridge with just two very narrow, poorly lit lanes for foot and bike traffic.' Stevens and her colleagues stress that the bridge is unsafe for people on foot and bike. They urge DOT to act, citing the need to reduce traffic deaths and make the bridge safe for all.

• Exclusive: BPs Levine and Gibson pen letter to DOT calling for upgrades to Washington Bridge, amny.com, Published 2022-09-22

Sep 12 - Two sedans collided on Mount Eden Parkway. A 26-year-old woman driving was hurt, neck abraded. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. Metal struck metal. The injured driver stayed conscious, strapped in.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Mount Eden Parkway in the Bronx. The 26-year-old female driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, leading to the collision. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for both drivers and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for the injured driver as contributing factors. The impact hit the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the other. No ejections or other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - Two SUVs crashed head-to-tail on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered facial bruises. The collision happened during a merge. Driver distraction caused the crash. Injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 5:58 p.m. The crash involved a 2019 Toyota SUV merging eastbound and a 2017 Honda SUV traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the center front end of the Toyota and the center back end of the Honda. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the Toyota was injured, sustaining facial contusions and bruises. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A 12-year-old boy suffered a head injury after a vehicle struck him at an intersection on East 170 Street in the Bronx. The driver was inexperienced and distracted. The boy was conscious but suffered a concussion.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on East 170 Street near Morris Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the boy with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other safety equipment or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - SUV driver crashed into a parked pickup on Walton Avenue. Hip and leg injuries. Driver distraction cited. Metal bent, glass cracked. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 2004 SUV heading south on Walton Avenue struck a parked 2010 pickup truck. The SUV driver, a man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV's right front bumper and the pickup's left side doors were damaged. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A 51-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Sheridan Avenue. The SUV was backing up and struck the pedestrian’s upper arm, causing bruising and injury. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Sheridan Avenue. The driver of a 2020 Ford SUV was backing unsafely when the vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center back end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk. The collision caused damage to the rear center of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 27 - An e-bike struck the right rear bumper of a sedan making a U-turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The 31-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan carried two occupants and showed damage to its rear bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a U-turn on Webster Avenue when an e-bike traveling north collided with its right rear bumper. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old male with a permit license, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the e-bike rider failed to maintain a safe distance. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, had two occupants and sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The e-bike showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Driver distraction caused a rear-end crash. A 10-year-old girl in the back seat suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were damaged. The child stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided when one SUV struck the other from behind. A 10-year-old girl riding in the right rear passenger seat of the struck vehicle was injured, suffering a head injury and concussion. She was restrained and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Claremont Parkway near Webster Avenue in the Bronx. He suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. The bike was damaged at the center front end. No other vehicles or driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Claremont Parkway was involved in a crash resulting in back abrasions. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The bike sustained damage to the center front end. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles were identified as involved in the crash. The report does not specify any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A sedan traveling south on Grand Concourse crashed, hitting with its left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police found the driver incoherent, with minor bleeding and no safety equipment used.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Grand Concourse collided with an object or surface using its left front bumper. The driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with wounds to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected but was incoherent at the scene and suffered minor bleeding. The report lists illegal drug use and falling asleep as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. No other road users were involved or injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - A 25-year-old woman was injured while getting on or off a vehicle on Grant Highway. The SUV driver was speeding aggressively. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Grant Highway while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, operating a Jeep SUV traveling east, was going straight ahead but contributed to the crash by driving at an unsafe speed and exhibiting aggressive driving or road rage. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A 51-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a sedan on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered facial abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Webster Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike traveling north. The e-bike rider, a 51-year-old man without a license, was injured with abrasions to his face. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east. The point of impact was the e-bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A 35-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an e-bike traveling south on Grand Concourse. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The collision caused center front end damage to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Concourse with the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike, operated by a licensed male driver traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. There is no mention of driver failure to yield or other driver errors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A motorcycle struck a 77-year-old pedestrian on East 174 Street in the Bronx. The rider followed too closely and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash left the motorcycle damaged at the center back end.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on East 174 Street in the Bronx collided with a 77-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The motorcycle, a 2019 Suzuki, was damaged at the center back end. The report lists the motorcycle driver's errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention and tailgating in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 24 - An e-bike changed lanes improperly and hit the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on Grand Concourse in the Bronx. The SUV’s front passenger, a 38-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The crash left her injured but conscious.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling north on Grand Concourse was changing lanes improperly when it collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The SUV carried five occupants. The front passenger, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the e-bike and the right rear quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A motorcycle and an e-bike crashed head-on in the Bronx late at night. Both drivers were unlicensed. The motorcycle driver was ejected and lost consciousness with a severe head injury. The e-bike rider suffered a fractured arm. Unsafe speed was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west and an e-bike traveling east collided head-on on East 174 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers were unlicensed. The motorcycle driver was ejected from the vehicle, rendered unconscious, and sustained internal head injuries. The e-bike rider, a 19-year-old male, remained conscious but suffered a fractured elbow and lower arm. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. Neither driver wore safety equipment. The motorcycle sustained damage to its front end; the e-bike showed no damage. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 52-year-old man was struck by a pick-up truck on Jerome Avenue. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. The truck was parked before the crash.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Jerome Avenue after being hit by a pick-up truck. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the impact. The pick-up truck was parked prior to the crash and struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No contributing driver errors or factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A 28-year-old man rode fast down Macombs Road. No helmet. He crashed hard. The impact threw him from his motorcycle. He landed headfirst. Blood pooled on the street. No other vehicles. Only silence and injury.

A single-vehicle crash on Macombs Road left a 28-year-old man severely injured. According to the police report, the man was riding a 2015 Honda motorcycle without a helmet when he lost control at unsafe speed and struck an object. The impact ejected him from the bike. He landed headfirst, semiconscious, bleeding from the skull. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. No other people or vehicles were involved. The absence of a helmet is noted in the report, but the primary causes remain unsafe speed and inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 29 - A Mercedes hit a 13-year-old boy riding his bike on Claremont Parkway. The car struck from behind. The boy flew off, cut and shaking. The car’s front was clean. The boy’s body was not. He was left in shock, bleeding in the street.

A 13-year-old boy riding a bike north on Claremont Parkway near Webster Avenue was struck from behind by a Mercedes. According to the police report, the boy was ejected from his bike, suffering severe lacerations and shock. The report states, 'A 13-year-old boy on a bike, no helmet, struck from behind by a Mercedes. Ejected. Cut and shaking.' The police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The boy was not wearing a helmet, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. The Mercedes showed no damage to its front end. The boy’s injuries were severe, affecting his entire body.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 28 - A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured when another vehicle made an improper turn. The impact struck the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Morris Avenue involving a 2019 Acura sedan traveling south and another vehicle making a right turn northbound. The crash happened when the turning vehicle failed to execute the maneuver properly, striking the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan's female driver, age 23, was injured with a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was slowing or stopping before the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19