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

Oct 13 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Bailey Avenue struck a parked SUV. The impact hit the bike's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The rider suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 3:45 PM. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked Station Wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the bike's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious after the crash. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating rider error or confusion contributed to the collision. The SUV was stationary at the time, with no driver movement reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. No driver errors from the SUV were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A driverless SUV crashed into a parked vehicle on Jerome Avenue, injuring a 59-year-old man. The impact left him with hip and leg wounds. Both vehicles were stationary. The street bore the brunt of systemic danger.

According to the police report, a driverless SUV struck a parked Ford SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 17:45. The 59-year-old male driver inside the parked vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the victim's SUV and the left side doors of the other vehicle. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the threat posed by uncontrolled vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - Two sedans collided head-to-side on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. One driver suffered an elbow injury but remained conscious. Damage focused on left front and rear quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on West Fordham Road collided at 13:16. Both drivers were licensed males operating their vehicles straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound sedan. One driver, age 30, sustained an internal injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage primarily to the left front quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

Sep 13 - A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions across his entire body after being struck while crossing Webb Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Webb Avenue in the Bronx at 17:40. The boy was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. He sustained abrasions over his entire body and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors related to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle type or driver information was specified, and no pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data highlights a serious injury to a vulnerable road user in a location lacking clear driver fault details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A taxi struck the rear of another vehicle on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The taxi driver and passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

At 16:53 on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a taxi traveling south rear-ended another vehicle also moving south, according to the police report. The taxi driver and a passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the other vehicle showed no damage. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 12 - Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on West 183 Street in the Bronx. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 45-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:31 on West 183 Street near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx. Two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound collided, with the rear SUV impacting the center back end of the front SUV. The driver error noted was driver inattention or distraction. A 45-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes involving vulnerable passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A work van hit two boys, ages 12 and 14, at a Bronx intersection. Both were injured, one unconscious with head trauma, the other bruised on the leg. The crash exposed confusion and error by the pedestrians walking against traffic.

According to the police report, a 2019 work van traveling north struck two male pedestrians, ages 12 and 14, at an intersection near 2333 Davidson Avenue in the Bronx at 3:29 pm. The van's left front bumper was the point of impact. Both boys were injured; the 14-year-old suffered a head injury and was unconscious, while the 12-year-old sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The pedestrians were walking along the highway against traffic. The driver was licensed and operating a parked vehicle before the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed, but the pedestrian confusion and error were noted explicitly.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - An 85-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a moped collision in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred near Davidson Avenue, with no driver errors or victim faults reported in the police data.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a moped near 2415 Davidson Avenue in the Bronx at 16:52. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The moped was occupied by a single driver, but no details about the driver's actions or license status were provided. The absence of listed driver errors or victim contributing factors highlights the systemic danger posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable pedestrians, especially elderly individuals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - Two sedans crashed on West Fordham Road. One merged, striking another going straight. Both drivers suffered head injuries. No ejections. The crash left internal wounds and exposed the danger of merging on busy Bronx streets.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Fordham Road near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 11:27 AM. One sedan was merging southbound when it struck another sedan traveling straight. The merging sedan's right front bumper hit the center back end of the other car. A 38-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries, classified as severity level 3. Both were conscious with internal injuries. The report lists no explicit contributing factors, but the merging action was a critical element in the crash. No ejections were reported, and safety equipment use is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Jul 29 - A 2-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Grand Avenue. The sedan driver traveling east hit the child at the right front quarter panel. The child was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Evelyn Place in the Bronx at 9:44 PM. The child was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling east struck him on the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The child sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle damage was noted. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian and does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 29 - Mayor Adams killed the Fordham Road bus lane redesign. Buses crawl at five miles per hour. NYPD ticketing does little. Riders stew in traffic. Council Member Sanchez backed the upgrade. Council Member Feliz opposed. Both stay silent. The street remains hostile.

On July 29, 2024, Mayor Adams’ cancellation of the Fordham Road offset bus lane left Bronx riders stranded in slow traffic. The Department of Transportation had proposed moving the bus lane off the curb to block double-parking, but Adams scrapped the plan. The matter: 'Mayor Adams' decision to shelve plans for an upgraded bus lane to Fordham Road last year has had a predictable result: buses on the crosstown Bronx route are still crawling at the same slow speed.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez supported the redesign. Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed it. Both declined comment. NYPD enforcement replaced design, but ticketing is weak and driver behavior unchanged. Riders remain frustrated, waiting for city leaders to act. Vulnerable road users—bus passengers—bear the cost.

• Fordham Rd. Still Hell for Bus Riders After Mayor Adams Scrubbed a Better Road Design, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-29

Jul 11 - A sedan making a U-turn hit a southbound sedan on Bailey Avenue. Three people inside suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite improper turning. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bailey Avenue. One sedan, traveling south, was struck on the right front bumper by another sedan making a U-turn, which impacted its left front bumper. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for the U-turn driver. Three occupants in the southbound sedan—a 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old passenger, and a 5-year-old passenger—sustained back injuries and were in shock. Injury severity was rated as 3. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights the danger of improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A sedan traveling south collided with a westbound moped on East 193 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan driven by a 60-year-old female occupant was traveling south on East 193 Street when it collided with a westbound moped. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The moped sustained no damage, and its driver was licensed in New York. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error but without explicit detail. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 8:36 AM in the Bronx, ZIP code 10458.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A taxi driver suffered head injuries after a left-side impact on Marion Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred at 8:10 p.m. Driver inattention caused the collision, leaving the driver bruised but conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash happened on Marion Avenue near East 193 Street in the Bronx at 8:10 p.m. A 36-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle was struck on the left side doors. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The taxi was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the impact occurred. The driver was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. He sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. Vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors. No other vehicles involved showed damage or occupants. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 23 - SUV slammed its right front bumper on Jerome Avenue. Both driver and passenger, age 36, left incoherent and hurt. Alcohol cited as cause. Permit-only driver behind the wheel. System failed to stop the danger.

According to the police report, a 2008 Nissan SUV traveling north on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx crashed, striking its right front bumper. Both occupants, a 36-year-old female driver with only a permit and a 36-year-old male passenger, were injured and found incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. Both sustained injuries classified as severity level 3. The crash highlights the systemic risk when impaired, unlicensed drivers operate vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 21 - A 58-year-old woman suffered a neck injury after being struck by a vehicle’s left front bumper in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and not in the roadway at the time. The crash occurred near Creston Avenue at 3 p.m.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision involving a vehicle traveling south near 2584 Creston Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The victim, a 58-year-old woman, sustained a neck injury and was conscious after the crash. The report notes the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No contributing factors or driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The vehicle had no occupants and the driver’s details were not provided. The crash took place at 3 p.m. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian or indicate any victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - DOT wants a two-way busway on Tremont Avenue. Cars and taxis must turn off. Buses crawl at 4.5 mph here. Most travelers ride the bus. Council members urge careful planning. Committee backs the plan. DOT will study traffic and consult the community.

On June 18, 2024, the Department of Transportation proposed an 11-block, 0.6-mile two-way busway on Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The plan, discussed in the Municipal Services Committee, would force cars and taxis to turn off, leaving the lane for buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles. The matter summary notes, 'The Bx36 bus, which travels this corridor, is among the slowest in the Bronx, with speeds dropping to as low as 4.5 miles per hour.' Council Members Pierina Sanchez and Oswald Feliz, who represent the area, expressed cautious optimism and called for community engagement. Committee Chair Lucia Deng reported, 'There was zero pushback on the concept of busways or bus lanes.' The committee even pushed for a longer route. DOT will conduct further analysis and present detailed plans to local boards in the fall. No formal safety assessment for vulnerable road users was provided.

• City Proposes Short Busway For Clogged Cross-Bronx Roadway, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-18

Jun 7 - A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered full-body abrasions after an SUV struck him while making a left turn on West 195 Street in the Bronx. The collision caused left front bumper damage to the SUV and injured the cyclist, who remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:05 on West 195 Street near Reservoir Avenue in the Bronx. A Dodge SUV traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, alongside 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver was licensed in New York. The data highlights driver error in executing the left turn and unsafe speed as key causes, with bicyclist confusion noted but not blamed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19