Sep 13 - Southbound sedan driver hit a taxi’s rear on Webster at E 193. A 25-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. Both drivers were injured. Police recorded driver inattention; pavement was slippery.

The driver of a southbound sedan hit the back of a southbound taxi on Webster Ave at E 193 St around 3:06 a.m. in the Bronx. A 25-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured with whiplash. The 34-year-old sedan driver and the 36-year-old taxi driver were also injured; one reported back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery.' Police recorded driver inattention. Slippery pavement was also noted after the driver error. Both vehicles were reported as going straight before the crash, with front-end damage to the sedan and rear-end damage to the taxi.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

• Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07

Sep 1 - The driver of a parked pickup and a westbound cyclist made contact at E 187th and Lorillard. The 49‑year‑old rider fell and suffered hip and upper‑leg injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”

A bicyclist was injured after contact with a parked pickup in the Bronx. The 49‑year‑old male rider suffered hip and upper‑leg trauma and reported contusions. According to the police report, both involved parties list contributing factors as "Unspecified." The dataset lists the pickup as parked and the bicyclist as traveling west; the point of impact is recorded as the bicycle to the truck’s right‑side doors. Police data show no driver errors recorded; the truck was noted with no damage and the bike with right front bumper damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 31 - A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided head-on on E 187 Street at 3 Ave. A 70-year-old driver suffered head trauma and shock; another occupant was reported injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

The driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling west collided head-on with the driver of a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east on E 187 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A 70-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and shock. Another 70-year-old occupant was reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. Both vehicles were reported going straight. The sedan sustained left-front damage and the SUV center-front impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.

According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Aug 7 - A speeding SUV tore through a red light, crushed a cab. The driver fled. The cabbie died, bloodied and alone. Police found the suspect two years later. The street stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News (2025-08-07) reports Imani Williams was arrested for a 2022 Bronx crash that killed livery cab driver Robert Godwin. Williams drove 77 mph in a 25-mph bus lane, ran a red, and T-boned Godwin, who had the right of way. The SUV pushed the cab 70 feet into parked cars. Williams and her passengers fled. DNA evidence linked her to the scene. Charges include manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The case highlights deadly speed and red-light running, raising questions about enforcement and street design.

• Bronx Cab Driver Killed In Hit-And-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-07

Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.

A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 16 - A distracted driver struck a cyclist on East Fordham Road. The crash left the cyclist bruised and in shock. Driver inattention and inexperience fueled the impact.

A cyclist was injured on East Fordham Road at Webster Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the lower leg and was left in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Unsafe speed was also noted. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the crash was driven by driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.

• Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.

• Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 11 - The driver of an SUV turned right and hit a motorcycle rider on E Fordham Road in the Bronx. The 32-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and a contusion. Police cited Turning Improperly and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.

The driver of an SUV made a right turn into a motorcycle at 539 E Fordham Road in the Bronx. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injury to his knee, lower leg and foot and a contusion. "According to the police report," both "Turning Improperly" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" contributed to the collision. The motorcycle was traveling straight west; the SUV was making a right turn. Police recorded those contributing factors for the driver. One person was injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 10 - A young driver hit a parked car on Hoffman Street. Police cite driver inexperience. One person in shock. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

A 21-year-old woman driving north on Hoffman Street struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver suffered shock. No other injuries were reported. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the center front end of the parked sedan. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when inexperience meets city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 3 - SUV and sedan collided on East Fordham Road. Improper turn. Driver and teen passenger suffered neck injuries. Streets did not forgive.

A crash on East Fordham Road at Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 38-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger with neck injuries. According to the police report, the collision involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The SUV was struck on the right rear bumper while going straight; the sedan was making a right turn. Both injured occupants were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose, struck six pedestrians, shattered scaffolding, then the driver fled. Screams echoed. Blood on the sidewalk. Police hunt for suspects. Steel and flesh collided. No arrests.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb and crashing into scaffolding at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, stopped at a turn, accelerated into a crosswalk where 'people in the crosswalk had the right of way.' Witnesses described panic and pain. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the danger when drivers disregard pedestrian priority. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Mustang Plows Into Scaffolding, Six Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - A road sweeper hit a man crossing Fordham Road. The oversized vehicle struck his leg. He was hurt but conscious. The driver was uninjured. The street stayed open. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

A 57-year-old man was injured when an oversized road sweeper struck him as he crossed East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the vehicle hit his lower leg. The driver, a 43-year-old man, was not hurt. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The impact left the pedestrian with abrasions and leg injuries. No other errors or factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.

• Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 26 - SUV struck cyclist from behind on East Fordham Road. Cyclist ejected, suffered leg fracture. Police cite following too closely. Night, Bronx, broken bones, no helmet.

A station wagon/SUV hit a cyclist from behind at 500 East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the SUV was 'following too closely,' leading to the crash. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'following too closely' as the contributing factor. No helmet was noted for the cyclist, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was struck at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - A 20-year-old man crashed at unsafe speed on East 187th Street. He suffered burns and arm injuries. Center front of his vehicle struck another. Streets stayed dangerous. No pedestrians hurt.

A 20-year-old male driver operating a motorized vehicle was injured in a crash at 695 East 187th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver suffered a minor burn and injuries to his arm and hand after his vehicle's center front end struck the left side doors of another vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured. The driver was in shock but not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by road users in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18