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

Dec 26 - A 45-year-old woman suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on its left side doors. The passenger was conscious but injured, complaining of whiplash. Illness was cited as a contributing factor to the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on West Kingsbridge Road collided with a sedan that was entering a parked position. The impact occurred on the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left side doors. A 45-year-old female front passenger in the SUV sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The sedan driver was alone, licensed, and traveling east while parking. The SUV had two occupants, including the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - Two sedans collided on West Fordham Road. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Two rear passengers, ages 71 and 74, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. Vehicles showed damage to front and rear bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling west on West Fordham Road. The collision was caused by unsafe lane changing. Two occupants, a 71-year-old female and a 74-year-old male, both rear passengers, were injured with contusions to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts at the time of impact. The vehicles sustained damage to the right front bumper and center back end. No ejections occurred. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - A sedan traveling north hit a bicyclist going east on West 190 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the driver.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided at the intersection of West 190 Street and Aqueduct Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as unsafe speed and disregarding traffic control. The sedan struck the right side doors of the bike with its center front end. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured. The police report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 13 - Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa backed a bill to let food carts move two feet from the curb. Vendors, store owners, and officials clashed over safety and space. The hearing exposed deep rifts. The city’s vending laws remain a battleground.

On December 13, 2023, the City Council held a hearing on street vending legislation. Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa, representing District 10, advanced a bill to allow food carts within two feet of the curb, instead of forcing them to abut traffic. The hearing, covered by Gothamist, saw rare agreement on banning vending in bike lanes and bridges, but fierce debate over location rules. The matter summary reads: 'NY street vendors and store owners, sometimes rivals, find some common ground.' De La Rosa’s bill aims to reduce danger for vendors forced close to traffic. Erin Piscopink of the NYC BID Association warned of unclear obstruction definitions and overcrowding. Councilmember Pierina Sanchez, another leader, called for real permit reform. The bills, part of a sweeping package, could come to a vote this year.

• NY street vendors and store owners, sometimes rivals, find some common ground, gothamist.com, Published 2023-12-13

Nov 17 - A northbound SUV made a right turn and struck a southbound SUV stopped in traffic on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The front passenger in the stopped vehicle suffered a head contusion. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV making a right turn collided with a southbound SUV stopped in traffic on West Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The front passenger of the stopped vehicle, a 56-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 8 - A 40-year-old woman driving a 2021 Jeep SUV suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions in a crash on East Fordham Road. The police report cites unsafe lane changing as the cause. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was injured in a crash on East Fordham Road. The report identifies unsafe lane changing as the contributing factor. The driver sustained contusions to her abdomen and pelvis but was not ejected and remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred at the left front bumper, damaging the vehicle's center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe lane changes in vehicle operation.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - An SUV hit a 58-year-old woman outside an intersection on Jerome Avenue. The driver was distracted. She suffered broken bones and dislocations in her leg and foot. The SUV’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling north on Jerome Avenue, away from an intersection. The impact was at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A 56-year-old woman was hit while crossing Grand Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Grand Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2007 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck her with the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - A male pedestrian was struck while crossing East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The SUV showed no damage. The victim suffered a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The crash occurred at night with no clear driver fault listed.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when struck by a 2016 SUV traveling south. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was unconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's actions and injury severity are noted, but no helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when vehicles appear undamaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - Two sedans collided head-to-tail on East 194 Street in the Bronx. The front passenger, an 18-year-old male, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Police cited defective brakes as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on East 194 Street collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle's center back end, causing damage to both cars. An 18-year-old male front passenger in the lead sedan was injured, suffering internal complaints and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists defective brakes as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A Jeep smashed into a parked Volvo truck on Major Deegan. The Jeep’s front crumpled. Its driver, 51, bled from the face but stayed awake. Police list distraction as the cause. The truck never moved. Metal, blood, and silence followed.

A 1991 Jeep struck a parked Volvo truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. The Jeep’s front end folded in the crash. The driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. The Volvo truck was parked and did not move before the collision. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no errors for the parked truck. The only listed cause is distraction by the Jeep driver. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 23 - A woman on a moped slammed into a parked garbage truck on University Avenue. She flew from the seat. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled in the dark. She lay unconscious, her injuries grave. Distraction behind the handlebars proved deadly.

A 33-year-old woman riding a moped crashed into a parked garbage truck near 2265 University Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was ejected from the moped and suffered severe head lacerations, lying unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary cause cited is driver distraction. The garbage truck was parked and sustained no damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A motorcycle hit a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The rider, 26, suffered full-body injuries. Both vehicles moved south. Driver distraction fueled the crash. Steel met flesh. The road did not forgive.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on the Major Deegan Expressway while both traveled south. The 26-year-old motorcycle driver suffered abrasions and injuries across his body. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front and the sedan's right rear. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors or errors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - A Ford SUV turned right on East Fordham. An e-scooter kept straight. Metal hit flesh. The 21-year-old rider flew sideways, leg torn open. He landed unconscious in the street. Blood pooled on the asphalt. The SUV’s bumper bore the mark.

A Ford SUV made a right turn on East Fordham Road near East Kingsbridge Road. An e-scooter, driven by a 21-year-old man, continued straight. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the e-scooter, hitting the rider with its right front bumper. The impact left the e-scooter rider partially ejected and unconscious, suffering severe lacerations to his leg. The police report notes the rider’s license had never been granted. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls and vulnerable road users are left exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 2 - An ambulance making a U-turn struck an e-scooter rider traveling south on East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the ambulance driver for passing too closely. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, an ambulance making a U-turn on East Kingsbridge Road in the Bronx collided with an e-scooter rider traveling south. The point of impact was the ambulance's left side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the ambulance driver failed to maintain a safe distance during the maneuver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A taxi and sedan collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The right rear passenger in the taxi suffered a back injury and shock. The crash involved close passing. Both vehicles were traveling north when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled northbound. The right rear passenger in the taxi, a 57-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. She was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the taxi's right front quarter panel with its left front bumper. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A 2015 Ford sedan traveling north on Grand Concourse struck an object or vehicle with its center front end. Two male passengers, ages 27 and 25, suffered head contusions. One was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford sedan was traveling straight ahead northbound on Grand Concourse when it collided with an unspecified object or vehicle at the center front end. The vehicle had three occupants. Two male passengers, aged 27 and 25, were injured with head contusions. The 27-year-old front passenger was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The 25-year-old rear passenger was not ejected and also wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - Assembly bill A 7979 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers a speed limiter. Lawmakers move to curb repeat danger. No more unchecked speeding. Streets demand it.

Assembly bill A 7979, now in sponsorship, sits before the New York State Assembly. Introduced August 18, 2023, it 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during an eighteen month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Assemblymember Emily Gallagher leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Jo Anne Simon, and others. The bill aims to force chronic speeders to slow down. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear: rein in repeat offenders, protect those outside the car.

• File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18

Aug 15 - A moped rider collided with an SUV on West Kingsbridge Road. The moped was demolished. The 24-year-old driver suffered a fractured knee and dislocated foot. The crash stemmed from the SUV reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Injuries were severe.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with a westbound SUV on West Kingsbridge Road. The moped's left front bumper was demolished on impact with the SUV's center front end. The 24-year-old male moped driver was injured, sustaining a fractured knee, lower leg, and dislocated foot. The report lists the contributing factor as the SUV driver's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. No other driver errors are specified. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered serious lower limb injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The moped was avoiding an object in the roadway before the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - Two sedans crashed near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A driver turning improperly struck a northbound sedan. Four occupants suffered neck injuries and shock. All remained inside vehicles. Impact damaged front quarters of both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East Kingsbridge Road near Grand Concourse in the Bronx. One driver was making a right turn improperly and struck a northbound sedan going straight ahead. The crash injured four occupants: the driver and three passengers, ages 11 to 36. All suffered neck injuries and were in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. None were ejected from their vehicles. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front quarter panel of the turning sedan. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front quarters of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19