Tremont Bleeds While City Hall Waits

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

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

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

A sedan turned wrong on E Tremont Ave. The car struck a 17-year-old cyclist. The boy was ejected, hit his head, and suffered whiplash. The driver’s mistake left the street scarred.

A sedan making a U-turn on E Tremont Ave collided with a 17-year-old cyclist traveling straight. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' was the listed contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s front. The driver, a 55-year-old woman, was not reported injured. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but the police report first cites the driver’s improper turn as the cause. No blame is placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a diesel truck’s rear on the Cross Bronx. One young driver suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inexperience and vehicular factors. Metal and glass, sudden pain, the city’s endless toll.

A sedan collided with the rear of a diesel tractor truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver in the sedan was injured and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt, underscoring the risks faced by vehicle occupants on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

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’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

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

Three men suffered whiplash and upper body injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles collided on Washington Avenue. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and left quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:51 on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. Two vehicles—a 2011 Honda sedan and a 2019 SUV—were involved. The sedan was traveling south going straight ahead, while the SUV was starting from parking. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel. Police identified 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Three male occupants, aged 28, 41, and 53, were injured with whiplash and upper body injuries including back, chest, and shoulder. All occupants were conscious, not ejected, and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The driver of the sedan was licensed in Pennsylvania, and the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report emphasizes driver error in speed management as the cause, with no mention of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west on the Cross Bronx Expressway struck a box truck ahead. Four sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:49 on the Cross Bronx Expressway involving a sedan and a box truck, both traveling west. The sedan's center front end impacted the box truck, which sustained no damage. The sedan carried four occupants, all injured with neck or back pain and whiplash complaints. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. No contributing factors were cited for the box truck driver. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The injuries were classified as moderate (severity 3). The collision resulted from the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention, causing the rear-end impact. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus changing lanes struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a head injury despite wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles had limited visibility at impact, worsening the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:00 on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. A bus traveling south was changing lanes when it impacted the right front quarter panel of a sedan stopped in traffic. The bus driver’s action of changing lanes contributed directly to the collision. Both vehicles had 'View Obstructed/Limited' listed as contributing factors, indicating poor visibility played a role. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and internal complaints. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The bus sustained no damage, while the sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report highlights driver error in lane changing combined with limited visibility as the primary causes, without attributing fault to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A northbound SUV struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 3 Ave in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, 73, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Ave near E Tremont Ave in the Bronx at 6:41 AM. A 2024 Toyota SUV was stopped in traffic when a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north behind it collided with the SUV’s rear. The sedan’s 73-year-old male driver sustained a neck injury classified as whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front end of the sedan and center back end of the SUV, confirming the rear-end collision. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A 35-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after an SUV failed to yield and struck him at a Bronx intersection. The driver was inattentive and distracted while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:54 p.m. near Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A 35-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when he was hit by a 2013 Acura SUV traveling north. The SUV driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as key factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, suffering a concussion. The SUV showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s failure to yield and distraction as causes, without attributing fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Assembly bill A 5440 targets reckless drivers. It makes car owners pay when their vehicles run red lights. Cameras catch the lawbreakers. The aim: fewer crashes, safer streets for all.

Assembly bill A 5440 was introduced on February 14, 2025, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled "Imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York," seeks to hold vehicle owners accountable when their cars violate traffic signals, using camera enforcement. Assembly Member Steven Raga sponsors the bill, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Tony Simone, Yudelka Tapia, Karines Reyes, and Marcela Mitaynes as co-sponsors. No safety analyst note is available. The bill aims to curb dangerous driving and protect vulnerable road users by making owners answer for violations caught on camera.

• File A 5440, Open States, Published 2025-02-14

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

Two sedans crashed on a slippery stretch of E 175 St in the Bronx. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight when their vehicles collided front-left. One driver suffered a shoulder injury but remained conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 a.m. on E 175 St near 3 Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans, a 2018 Ford and a 2019 Nissan, both driven by licensed male drivers, collided head-on on the left front bumpers while traveling straight ahead. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor. One driver, a 46-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a contusion and shoulder injury but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the Ford and the center front end of the Nissan. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two SUVs collided on Washington Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one SUV suffered a head injury and shock, with minor bleeding. The crash occurred at 2:07 a.m. and involved a rear-quarter impact. Illness was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Washington Avenue near East 175th Street in the Bronx at 2:07 a.m. The vehicle traveling west, a 2000 Honda SUV, was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the right rear quarter panel by a 2004 Ford SUV also traveling west. The driver of the Honda SUV, a 56-year-old male, was injured with a head injury causing minor bleeding and was in shock. The report cites illness as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and the collision involved a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, focusing instead on the illness factor affecting the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 24-year-old man suffered a neck injury and concussion after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Southern Boulevard in the Bronx around 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Dodge pick-up truck, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the right front bumper. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion and was incoherent after the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction, which directly resulted in serious injury to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A city bus swerved to dodge a double-parked car. It crashed through a wall and dangled over a Bronx overpass. No one was hurt. Debris rained down. The city’s parking chaos left concrete cracked and nerves frayed.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus partially drove off the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass near Kappock Street after the driver swerved to avoid a double-parked car. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz stated, "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." The crash damaged the overpass wall and scattered debris onto the street below. No injuries were reported, though conflicting accounts left passenger presence unclear. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz highlighted the broader issue: "We’re seeing all over the city parking regulations not being enforced." The incident underscores the risks posed by illegal parking and the need for stricter enforcement and infrastructure checks.

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