May 1 - Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 26 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

Apr 15 - Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

Apr 12 - A stolen car slammed into a Manhattan building. Flames followed. The driver, Francisco Guzman Parra, died on impact. His family waited days for answers. Police actions now face scrutiny. The city counts another life lost to speed and steel.

The New York Times (April 12, 2025) reports on the death of Francisco Guzman Parra after a stolen Honda CRV crashed into a building in Inwood, Manhattan. The crash followed a police chase; two officers involved were suspended pending investigation. The article notes, "The police are investigating whether the officers left the scene without reporting the crash." The medical examiner found Guzman Parra died from blunt impact and thermal injuries. The NYPD force investigation unit and state attorney general are reviewing the incident. The police have not disclosed why the chase began or details about the pursuit. The case highlights ongoing questions about police pursuit policies and the dangers that follow high-speed chases through city streets.

• Police Chase Ends Inwood Crash Death, The New York Times, Published 2025-04-12

Apr 11 - 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 2025-11-09

Apr 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

Apr 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

Apr 6 - Inza Fofana left work, crossed E. 149th Street. A van hit him midblock. Two more cars struck as he lay in the road. Medics rushed him back to Lincoln Hospital. He died. His family mourns. The intersection stays dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 6, 2025, that Inza Fofana, a 52-year-old hospital cleaner and immigrant, was fatally struck after his shift at Lincoln Hospital. The crash occurred midblock at E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. Police said a 2019 Ford Transit van, turning left, hit Fofana as he crossed. The article quotes his sister-in-law: "He was going to buy socks. That's why he crossed the street." Police told the family that after the initial impact, two more vehicles struck Fofana. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Family members called for more safety measures at the busy intersection, noting, "There has to be a cross guard over there for the pedestrian to cross the street safely." The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians at wide, high-traffic Bronx crossings.

• Bronx Hospital Worker Killed Crossing Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-06

Apr 4 - 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 2025-11-09

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased it, then left the wreck. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their Bronx precinct. They did not report the crash. Both are now suspended.

According to the NY Daily News (April 3, 2025), two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V from the Bronx into Manhattan. The chase ended when the SUV crashed into a building near Dyckman St and burst into flames. The officers 'fled the scene,' leaving the driver, who died in the fire. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The officers did not report the incident and finished their shift. Both were suspended as the NYPD Force Investigation Division launched a probe. This crash comes after the NYPD tightened pursuit policies, now allowing chases only for felonies or violent misdemeanors. The department aims to avoid pursuits that 'lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said police would instead use 'advanced tools of modern-day policing' to track suspects.

• Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Apr 1 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 25 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 22 - 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 counts another loss.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to police, a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended the victim’s Ford Crown Victoria around 3:45 a.m., causing both vehicles to lose control and crash. The Mercedes driver fled the scene on foot. The article states, 'EMS rushed the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died.' The southbound lanes were closed for several hours during the investigation. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed impacts and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

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

Mar 19 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 16 - 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 2025-11-09

Mar 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

Mar 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

Mar 5 - 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 2025-11-09

Feb 26 - A city bus turned onto Brook Avenue. The driver struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. Police stayed. No charges filed. Another crash in Queens left one dead, one charged. The city’s streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

Gothamist reported on February 26, 2025, that an MTA bus driver fatally struck a 57-year-old cyclist while turning from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. The bus, running as a subway replacement shuttle, was empty. The driver stayed at the scene and was not charged. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article also details a separate fatal crash in Queens involving a suspected drunk driver. As Gothamist notes, 'Police are investigating two fatal crashes in the Bronx and Queens.' The Bronx crash highlights the persistent risks at intersections where turning vehicles endanger cyclists. No policy changes were announced.

• MTA Bus Turns, Cyclist Killed Bronx, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-26