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

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

Feb 25 - 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

Feb 13 - A sedan driver traveling south on Macombs Rd struck two parked vehicles. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving car and the left rear quarter panel of one parked sedan. The driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Macombs Rd in the Bronx at 10:24 PM. A 57-year-old male driver of a 2010 Toyota sedan was traveling straight ahead when he collided with two parked vehicles: a 2009 Toyota sedan and a 2003 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the parked sedan was hit on the left rear quarter panel. The driver was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 13 - 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

Feb 8 - A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Both drivers, men aged 57, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt. No vehicle damage was reported on the truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:28 AM on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 2020 Mack box truck, traveling east and going straight ahead, impacted the center front end of the truck with no damage reported. The sedan, a 2020 BMW also traveling east and going straight ahead, was hit at the center back end, sustaining damage. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, was restrained with a lap belt and suffered neck injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. A passenger in the sedan, also 57, sustained similar neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "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." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17

Jan 13 - 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

Jan 12 - A driver suffered shock and minor injuries after a parked Chevrolet struck her vehicle on Edward L Grant Highway in the Bronx. The impact hit the right front bumper and center front end, highlighting dangers from parked vehicle collisions.

According to the police report, at 20:20 on Edward L Grant Highway in the Bronx, a 26-year-old female driver was involved in a collision with a parked 2017 Chevrolet. The Chevrolet was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the center front end of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The driver of the moving vehicle was not ejected but experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores risks posed by parked vehicles in traffic flow, though no explicit driver fault was recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - 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

Dec 3 - A bicyclist riding south on Edward L Grant Hwy was struck on his right side by a taxi making a left turn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, left in shock with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:20 AM on Edward L Grant Hwy near W 169 St. A taxi, traveling south and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist also traveling south. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel striking the bicyclist's right side doors. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock and complaints of pain and nausea. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota car or SUV. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors during left turns in shared traffic spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 27 - Two sedans collided on E 169 St in the Bronx. One driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe backing and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles were damaged on their rear quarter panels during the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:54 on E 169 St near Gerard Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling west collided, with one vehicle making a U-turn and the other going straight. The driver of the Nissan sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Nissan was impacted on its left rear quarter panel, while the Honda sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The injured driver complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors involving unsafe backing maneuvers and distraction as primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 26 - A 50-year-old woman was struck at an intersection while crossing with the signal. The SUV driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 170 St near Sheridan Ave in the Bronx at 7:25 PM. A 2014 Dodge SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver traveling west and making a left turn, struck a 50-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was injured across her entire body, was semiconscious, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The driver's failure to yield and inattention directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic risks posed by unlicensed and distracted drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - Two sedans collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 3:20 a.m. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock. The crash involved close passing and impact to the left rear quarter panel and right front bumper of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:20 a.m. on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling east collided, with one vehicle impacting the left rear quarter panel of a parked sedan and the other striking with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in vehicle positioning. The injured party was the 34-year-old male driver of the parked sedan, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of improper passing and close vehicle proximity on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A 17-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and injured in a Bronx collision. The sedan driver’s inattention caused the crash. Impact struck the scooter’s front center and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on W 170 St near Cromwell Ave in the Bronx at 16:07. A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle after impact. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor on the sedan driver’s part. The sedan, traveling west, struck the e-scooter also going west, impacting the scooter’s center front end and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The injured rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists no contributing factors related to the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in vehicle collisions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 14 - An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx crash. The collision occurred on Jerome Avenue at 7:45 p.m. The driver suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 7:45 p.m. The e-scooter was traveling north and struck the left side doors of another vehicle traveling east. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity classified as level 3. The vehicle involved had damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The focus remains on the driver's inattention leading to this serious collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - DOT will install a two-way busway on East Tremont Avenue next spring. Cars must turn off; only buses and trucks allowed. The move targets slow, crowded buses. Most locals ride transit. The plan keeps parking, speeds up buses, and centers people, not cars.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new two-way busway for East Tremont Avenue between Third Avenue and Southern Boulevard, to be installed in spring 2025. The proposal was presented to the Municipal Services Committee of Bronx Community Board 5. DOT’s plan, first floated in June 2024, restricts the 0.6-mile stretch to buses and trucks, forcing cars to turn off at the first opportunity. The matter summary notes, 'Bronx bus riders are about to get a short stretch of relief.' Council Member Oswald Feliz represents the district but has not publicly supported or opposed this project. Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, however, called for better bus service, stating, 'We need better buses to move across our borough from east to west.' DOT’s outreach found most shoppers and workers use transit or walk, not drive. The agency chose not to remove parking, responding to business concerns. The busway aims to speed up the Bx36, the Bronx’s fifth-busiest bus, and serve a low-income, car-free majority.

• DOT: Tremont Ave. Busway to Be Installed in Spring, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-11

Nov 4 - A 49-year-old man was injured crossing Jerome Avenue near East 170th Street. The SUV driver, traveling south, struck the pedestrian amid limited visibility. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jerome Avenue at or near East 170th Street in the Bronx at 16:39. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a southbound 2008 Honda SUV struck him at the center front end. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role in the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising to the elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver's impaired sightlines as the critical factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided at College Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, 77, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and obstructed views as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:55 on College Avenue in the Bronx involving a northbound SUV and a westbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 77-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The sedan's driver had limited visibility and unspecified additional factors, which likely impaired his ability to avoid the collision. The SUV struck the sedan on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing behavior on the part of the injured driver beyond these driver errors and environmental conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26