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SUV turned left on Mosholu Parkway. Driver failed to yield. Child crossing with signal hit. Leg injury. Police cite distraction and inattention.

A station wagon/SUV struck a male child pedestrian at the intersection of W Gun Hill Rd and Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. The child was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and hit him, causing a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The child was reported conscious with abrasions. No vehicle damage was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Chevy sedan turns left on Bailey Avenue. Bumper strikes woman, 54, crossing with the signal. Her face hits pavement. Driver, 93, fails to yield. The street keeps the scar.

A 2014 Chevy sedan turned left at 3100 Bailey Avenue in the Bronx and struck a 54-year-old woman crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver, age 93, failed to yield the right-of-way. The woman suffered facial injuries and abrasions. The driver wore a seatbelt and was not hurt. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The car showed no damage. No other factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Three passengers suffered neck injuries in a chain crash on Van Cortlandt Park South. Sedans struck, metal crumpled, whiplash followed. The street turned brutal in seconds.

A multi-vehicle crash on Van Cortlandt Park South at Major Deegan Expressway left three people injured. According to the police report, sedans collided, causing neck injuries to a 16-year-old girl, a 24-year-old woman, and a 61-year-old woman. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved several sedans, with impacts to both front and rear ends. Passengers reported whiplash. The police report does not specify further details about the cause beyond 'Other Vehicular.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 27-year-old front-seat passenger sustained a head injury and whiplash in a collision involving a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:50. The injured party was a 27-year-old male front passenger in a sedan, who suffered a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan involved was traveling north and sustained damage to the right rear bumper at the center back end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The report focuses on the passenger injury without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

A pedestrian suffered head injuries after an SUV collided with a parked sedan's right side doors in the Bronx. Alcohol involvement by the driver was noted. The victim was semiconscious with minor bleeding, highlighting the severe impact of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3400 Cannon Place at 13:48. An SUV traveling straight ahead struck a parked sedan on its right side doors. The pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and no contributing factors were assigned to the victim. The collision caused significant damage to the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's center front end. This incident underscores the dangers posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians even when not in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck from behind on Major Deegan. Sixty-five-year-old woman suffers concussion, head injury. Impact hits right rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Crash leaves driver hurt, system silent.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old woman driving a 2023 Lincoln SUV southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway was struck on the right rear quarter panel. She suffered a concussion and head injury but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not detail any explicit driver errors. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users were involved. The crash left the driver injured and the SUV damaged. No further information on the second vehicle or its occupants was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

After a hit-and-run injured a child, Bronx lawmakers called for speed humps and stop signs. They refused proven fixes like road diets and daylighting. Council Member Dinowitz claimed streets are too narrow for lane removal. DOT denied their request, citing low crash data.

On March 10, 2025, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz pressed the city for speed humps and four-way stop signs in Riverdale, following a hit-and-run that injured a 9-year-old girl. Their request, sent to the Department of Transportation before the crash, was denied due to low car volumes and insufficient crash history. The lawmakers, at a press conference, supported speed humps and stop signs but opposed road diets and universal daylighting. Eric Dinowitz argued, 'If you walked down any of these streets, they are far too narrow to narrow any more.' He also rejected citywide daylighting, insisting, 'Daylighting has to be done corner by corner.' The council member has criticized DOT’s safety efforts before, framing the agency as unresponsive. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.

• Riverdale Pols Push for Some Street Safety, But Balk at More Serious Interventions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-10

After a hit-and-run injured a child, Bronx lawmakers called for speed humps and stop signs. They refused proven fixes like road diets and daylighting. Council Member Dinowitz claimed streets are too narrow for lane removal. DOT denied their request, citing low crash data.

On March 10, 2025, Council Member Eric Dinowitz and Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz pressed the city for speed humps and four-way stop signs in Riverdale, following a hit-and-run that injured a 9-year-old girl. Their request, sent to the Department of Transportation before the crash, was denied due to low car volumes and insufficient crash history. The lawmakers, at a press conference, supported speed humps and stop signs but opposed road diets and universal daylighting. Eric Dinowitz argued, 'If you walked down any of these streets, they are far too narrow to narrow any more.' He also rejected citywide daylighting, insisting, 'Daylighting has to be done corner by corner.' The council member has criticized DOT’s safety efforts before, framing the agency as unresponsive. No safety analyst assessment was provided for this action.

• Riverdale Pols Push for Some Street Safety, But Balk at More Serious Interventions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-03-10

A 27-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk in the Bronx. The driver, unlicensed and traveling westbound, had limited view obstructed by conditions. The pedestrian was crossing without signal.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W 238 St and Fort Independence St in the Bronx at 8:13 PM. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a westbound sedan struck her at the center front end. The driver, a male operating a 2015 Nissan sedan, was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, affecting both the driver and the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, specifically operating a vehicle without a license and impaired visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A 30-year-old man driving a sedan in the Bronx crashed into a parked vehicle. The driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. Police cited alcohol involvement as the primary contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in the Bronx near 3055 Bailey Ave at 2:19 AM. The driver, a 30-year-old male, was operating a 2004 Honda sedan traveling south when he struck a parked 2021 BMW sedan from behind. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment as the key cause. The driver was licensed and the airbag deployed during the crash. There is no mention of victim error or other contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and its severe consequences for vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

Councilmember De La Rosa and others want permits for residential parking. Congestion pricing pushed more drivers uptown. Lawmakers say outsiders take local spots. Critics warn permits may spur more car ownership. No clear plan for safety or curb use.

On February 8, 2025, Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine called for a City Council pilot program to restrict street parking to permit holders. The debate follows congestion pricing, which, as the bill summary states, has made free street parking uptown scarce and pushed more drivers into residential neighborhoods. State Senator Robert Jackson sponsors a parallel bill in Albany. De La Rosa and Jackson argue that local residents lose parking to out-of-state drivers. Councilmember Gale Brewer warns that low permit prices could increase car ownership and worsen parking shortages, citing past failures in other cities. Kate Slevin of the Regional Plan Association questions whether a permit system would be enforced, given the city's history of placard abuse. The bill's impact on vulnerable road users remains unaddressed. No safety improvements or curb space repurposing are included.

• With congestion pricing in effect, push for parking permits in NYC gains momentum, gothamist.com, Published 2025-02-08

Senate bill S 4421 seeks a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. Michael Gianaris leads. Robert Jackson, John Liu, Julia Salazar join. The move could shift riders from cars to buses. Status: sponsorship.

Senate bill S 4421, now at the sponsorship stage, proposes a one-year fare-free bus pilot in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Provides a fare-free bus pilot program in New York City for one year, subject to appropriations.' Michael Gianaris sponsors, with Robert Jackson, John Liu, and Julia Salazar as co-sponsors. Introduced on February 4, 2025, the bill awaits committee review. No safety analyst has assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The pilot could change how New Yorkers move, but its effect on street safety remains unstudied.

• File S 4421, Open States, Published 2025-02-04

A 45-year-old woman driving an SUV struck a parked sedan on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured the SUV driver, causing a head injury and concussion. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:09 AM on Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV, driven by a 45-year-old woman, was traveling north and struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The SUV driver was injured, suffering a head injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan was stationary before the collision, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain control or proper awareness. No contributing factors were specified for the crash, but the impact point and vehicle damage confirm the SUV rear-ended the parked vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04