Five Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Killing on Bronx Streets?

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 10 - On Sedgwick Ave, a backing driver collided with a northbound car. A 9-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. A rear-seat woman and a 73-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.

A driver backing near 2265 Sedgwick Ave in the Bronx collided with a northbound car at 8:30 a.m. A 9-year-old boy riding in the rear seat suffered a head injury. A 30-year-old rear passenger reported neck pain. A 73-year-old driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors listed include Backing Unsafely. Police recorded Backing Unsafely by a driver. The backing driver was in a 2020 Toyota sedan. The northbound driver was in a 2024 Honda sedan. Damage noted: Toyota rear center, Honda right-front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841329 - 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 3 - At 2260 University Ave in the Bronx, a turning SUV driver and a southbound sedan driver collided with a northbound moped. The 26-year-old rider was ejected and left semiconscious. Police recorded Unsafe Speed.

A crash at 2260 University Ave in the Bronx involved three drivers: a driver in an SUV making a right turn while traveling east, a driver in a sedan going south, and a moped rider heading north. The 26-year-old rider was ejected and suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. He was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Unsafe Speed. The report notes damage to the SUV’s left rear quarter panel and the sedan’s center front end. The moped shows roof impact. No other contributing factors were listed in the record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 1 - In the Bronx, the driver of an SUV backed up and hit a 61-year-old man near 2295 Loring Pl N. The man stayed conscious with leg injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver.

A driver in a Nissan SUV reversed and hit a 61-year-old pedestrian near 2295 Loring Pl N in the Bronx at about 4:30 p.m. The man was conscious and injured, with lower-leg trauma and internal pain noted. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Backing Unsafely." Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was uninjured. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The report lists the driver as licensed in New York. No other contributing factors are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840452 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 29 - At Andrews Ave N and West Fordham Rd, a BMW sedan driver turned left and hit a 21-year-old woman. Police recorded handheld phone use by the driver. She suffered a lower‑leg fracture and stayed conscious.

The crash occurred at 4:55 p.m. at Andrews Ave N and West Fordham Rd in the Bronx. A 32-year-old driver in a 2024 BMW sedan with Connecticut plates, traveling south and making a left turn, hit a 21-year-old woman with the center front. She suffered a lower‑leg fracture/dislocation and was conscious. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn," and "Cell Phone (hand-Held)" was a contributing factor. The report also records the pedestrian as "Not in Roadway." The driver held a valid New York license. The record lists no vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 25 - Northbound pickup hit a stopped sedan on the Major Deegan near West Fordham. A front‑seat passenger was hurt. A child rode in back. Distraction ruled the scene. Steel met steel. People paid.

A northbound Ford pickup struck the rear of a stopped Nissan sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. One front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured, including back pain, per the report. According to the police report “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for multiple involved parties. The truck’s center front hit the sedan’s center back, consistent with a rear-end crash in traffic. Listed driver errors include Driver Inattention/Distraction. A child was in the right rear seat of a vehicle involved. No other contributing factors are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 12 - The driver of a 2024 Mercedes sedan hit a 72-year-old woman at E 194 St and Briggs Ave in the Bronx. She suffered a lower-leg fracture. According to police, the drivers unsafe speed and inattention were listed as contributing factors.

A 72-year-old woman was struck by the driver of a 2024 Mercedes sedan at E 194 St and Briggs Ave and suffered a fracture to her lower leg. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Speed" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle was traveling north and the point of impact was the right front bumper; the driver was going straight ahead. The report records the passenger count as one occupant in the vehicle. Police-cited driver errors — unsafe speed and inattention — are central to the account of what went wrong in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 10 - A Polaris bike lost steering on East Kingsbridge. The rider turned and was thrown. He hit hard. Shoulder wrecked. Helmet on. The road took him. The machine failed him.

A 2012 Polaris motorcycle traveling east on East Kingsbridge Road attempted a left turn at Valentine Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered an upper‑arm and shoulder injury with a reported fracture/dislocation. According to the police report, the crash cited “Steering Failure.” Driver errors listed include Turning Improperly. The driver held only a permit. The point of impact was the left front, with damage reported at the left rear. After those factors, the report notes the rider wore a helmet. No other road users were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835296 - 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 4 - A driver struck a cyclist in Washington Heights. The cyclist survived. Neighbors say the intersection breeds danger. The driver fled. NYPD searches. Streets remain unsafe.

CBS New York reported on August 4, 2025, that a driver hit a cyclist in Washington Heights and left the scene. The article notes, "local residents say the intersection has been a problem for some time." The NYPD is searching for the driver. The incident highlights ongoing risks at this location and points to persistent systemic hazards for cyclists and pedestrians. No mention of charges or arrests. The crash underscores the need for stronger street design and enforcement.

• Cyclist Hit By Driver In Washington Heights, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-04

Jul 24 - The driver of a moped hit a cyclist on E 193rd in the Bronx. Both riders were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the moped driver. A head contusion was reported.

A moped and a bicycle collided on East 193rd Street in the Bronx. Both riders were hurt. The cyclist and the 58‑year‑old moped driver sustained injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The moped struck the bike on the bike's left side at the moped's left front bumper. The moped driver suffered a head contusion and shock and is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 24 - Sedan and SUV collided on Major Deegan. Improper lane change and distraction. One driver suffered neck pain. Both vehicles damaged. System failed to protect.

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were damaged. Unsafe lane changing was listed as a contributing factor. The system allowed danger to persist. No mention of helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 23 - A pickup truck driver making a left turn hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at West Fordham Road and Davidson Avenue. The teen suffered a contusion to the upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck that was making a left turn at West Fordham Road and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The teen sustained a contusion to the upper shoulder/upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police list the contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The report records no pedestrian error or other contributing equipment factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 22 - Two SUVs collided on Major Deegan ramp. One driver lost consciousness. One man injured. Metal twisted. Police cite vehicular factors. Danger rides with every turn.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness and was injured. The other driver, a 45-year-old woman, was not reported injured. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash left one man hurt and both vehicles damaged. Systemic danger persists on city ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831271 - 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 7 - A taxi driver making a left turn struck a westbound bus on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Both drivers were injured and listed in shock. Police cited traffic control disregarded and driver inexperience as contributing factors.

A taxi driver making a left turn collided with a westbound bus on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The driver of the taxi, a 45-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and was listed injured and in shock. The driver of the bus, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was listed injured and in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors; the bus driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. Police recorded right-front and left-front bumper damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825993 - 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