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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

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

A 32-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Webster Avenue. The driver’s improper turn and limited view caused a violent impact, injuring the pedestrian’s shoulder and upper arm.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Webster Avenue made a right turn and struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near E Gun Hill Road. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was conscious after the collision. The report cites the driver’s error of "Turning Improperly" and notes "View Obstructed/Limited" as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, indicating the pedestrian was hit on the side as the driver turned. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Toyota sedan. The collision highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers combined with limited visibility at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 44-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield while making a left turn, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The impact caused a contusion and bruising.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx struck a 44-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Webster Ave at 8:34 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Honda sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a parked SUV in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage and pedestrian confusion, leaving the cyclist in shock with bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:51 on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured when his bike struck the left front bumper of a parked 2021 SUV. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact, and neither vehicle sustained damage. The collision highlights driver errors related to lane usage and the vulnerability of bicyclists in such scenarios.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788594 - 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

Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-08

Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Two sedans crashed on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx. A 6-year-old passenger and a 35-year-old driver suffered injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and improper turning, causing bruises and whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:55 AM on E Gun Hill Rd near Webster Ave in the Bronx. Two sedans collided: one traveling west making a left turn, the other traveling east going straight. The driver of the eastbound sedan was cited for unsafe speed, while the westbound driver was cited for turning improperly and driver inattention or distraction. A 6-year-old female passenger in the eastbound vehicle, restrained in a child seat, sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The 35-year-old female driver of the same vehicle suffered whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The westbound sedan driver was licensed in Florida; the eastbound driver was licensed in New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the front ends and left front bumper. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and improper turning—as primary contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling south on E 205 St rear-ended another sedan, injuring two young child passengers. Both children suffered whiplash but were restrained in child seats. The crash involved unsafe speed and following too closely by the striking driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:55 on E 205 St in the Bronx. A 2024 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male from Pennsylvania was traveling south and struck the center back end of a 2023 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female from New York, also traveling south. The impact injured two child passengers, ages 0 and 1, both restrained in child seats and suffering whiplash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the striking vehicle. Both children were conscious and not ejected. The collision damage was centered on the back end of the struck vehicle and the front end of the striking vehicle. The report highlights driver errors in speed and distance management as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with abrasions after a sedan struck his bike from behind on Bainbridge Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling north when the collision occurred, causing severe bodily injury to the cyclist.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bainbridge Avenue struck a bicycle from behind, impacting the bike's center back end and the sedan's left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any fault or error on the bicyclist's part. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle-bike interactions even when both are traveling in the same direction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 42-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a northbound carry all truck on Decatur Avenue in the Bronx. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries, highlighting confusion and error among vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 18:10 on Decatur Avenue in the Bronx involving a carry all truck and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 42-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the e-scooter rider. The carry all truck was traveling north and struck the e-scooter on its left side doors, while the e-scooter's point of impact was its center front end. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment. No driver errors by the truck are explicitly noted in the report, but the incident underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users amid complex street interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Police reports list no driver errors or contributing factors, leaving the cause unclear.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 210 St and Steuben Ave in the Bronx around 10:40 PM. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver actions involved in the crash. No contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver errors were recorded. The pedestrian was located at the intersection at the time of impact. The absence of driver fault or victim behavior in the report leaves the cause of the collision undetermined.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a bus hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the bus, traveling west, struck him on the left front quarter panel, causing minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 bus traveling westbound near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The bus driver, licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report identifies the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors or other contributing factors. The bus sustained other damage, and the driver was alone in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 4-year-old girl suffered neck injuries and shock after being struck by a southbound sedan while crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors were cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 14:43 in the Bronx near 3053 Hull Ave. The child was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when she was struck by a southbound 2020 Honda sedan. The report notes the pedestrian was injured in the neck and experienced shock. The sedan sustained no damage and the driver, a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors related to driver error such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s contributing factors are marked as unspecified, and no helmet or crossing signal use is mentioned as a factor. The collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no driver violations are recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turning left on East Gun Hill Road hit two pedestrians outside an intersection. Both suffered arm and leg injuries. The car’s front end struck them. The driver’s turn brought pain to the street.

According to the police report, a 2020 Lexus sedan traveling west on East Gun Hill Road made a left turn and struck two pedestrians. Both were crossing outside an intersection—one in a marked crosswalk, the other without a signal or crosswalk. The sedan’s center front end hit them, causing abrasions and injuries to their arms and legs. The victims, a 39-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man, remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield. The collision occurred during the turning maneuver. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash shows the danger left turns pose to people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Bronx SUV driver backed unsafely into a sedan, striking its left front bumper. The sedan's driver, a 62-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash, entering shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 3339 Perry Ave in the Bronx at 9:30 AM. A 2018 SUV, operated by a licensed female driver from Pennsylvania, was backing when it collided with a 2011 sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end hitting the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan's 62-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and whiplash, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers and driver distraction in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A speeding, unlicensed motorcyclist crashed into a sedan’s front bumper on Webster Avenue. The rider suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite unsafe speed and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a southbound motorcycle merging into traffic struck the right front bumper of a northbound sedan on Webster Avenue at 4:10 AM. The motorcycle driver, age 22, was unlicensed and traveling at unsafe speed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot, but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed driver, carried two occupants. The crash underscores critical driver errors: unsafe speed and failure to yield led to the collision and serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04