Apr 24 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The car crashed into parked vehicles. He was crushed and struck again by a fleeing SUV. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. He was left with critical head and leg injuries.

ABC7 reported on April 24, 2025, that a 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries while trying to stop a car thief on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the double-parked Infiniti as the owner ran to intervene. The man was dragged for a block and a half before the car crashed into parked vehicles. ABC7 notes, 'Witnesses described a bloody scene and severe leg injury.' After falling, the victim was also struck by the suspect’s SUV. Police said the suspect abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle theft and high-speed flight on city streets. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 23 - Taxi cut left on Noble Ave. Bike rider hit. Young man hurt, arm bloodied. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets stay sharp. Lives change fast.

A taxi making a left turn on Noble Ave collided with a westbound cyclist. The 21-year-old bicyclist suffered an arm injury and abrasions. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet. No serious injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, putting vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 11 - A BMW sedan struck a Honda from behind on White Plains Road. One driver suffered neck injuries. Four others were involved. No contributing factors listed by police.

A BMW sedan traveling north on White Plains Road hit the rear of a Honda sedan that was slowing or stopping near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Four other occupants, including a 17-year-old passenger, were involved but not seriously hurt. The police report lists no contributing factors for the crash. Both drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 11 - A truck and sedan collided on Bruckner Blvd at White Plains Rd. Two men hurt. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Metal and pain in the Bronx morning.

A diesel tractor truck and a sedan crashed at Bruckner Blvd and White Plains Rd in the Bronx. Two men, a sedan driver and passenger, suffered head and back injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The truck hit the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The toll: pain, bruises, and another mark on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 1 - Two SUVs crashed on White Plains Road. One driver suffered a bruised arm. Unsafe lane changing triggered the impact. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two SUVs collided at White Plains Road and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver was injured with a contusion to the upper arm. The crash involved a right turn and a straight-moving vehicle. Police listed 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the main contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further injuries. Unsafe lane changing remains a repeated danger in these collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 22 - A black Mercedes struck a southbound driver from behind on the Major Deegan. The Mercedes driver fled on foot. The victim died at St. Barnabas. Police closed lanes to investigate. The search for the fleeing driver continues.

ABC7 reported on March 22, 2025, that a deadly hit-and-run occurred around 3:45 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the NYPD, 'a 39-year-old man was driving southbound on the expressway when he was struck by a black Mercedes Benz sedan from behind.' The Mercedes driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim critically injured. First responders took the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. All southbound lanes were closed for the investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger of hit-and-run crashes and the challenges police face in holding fleeing drivers accountable.

• Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22

Mar 13 - An e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion after colliding with a sedan on Bruckner Blvd. The rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported. The sedan traveled north, striking the scooter’s front center, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Blvd at 11:46 involving a northbound sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report states the scooter was impacted at its center front end by the sedan, which was traveling straight ahead northbound. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the sedan operator. No ejection occurred, and the sedan had no occupants. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-scooter and other damage to the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 25 - A motorbike slammed into a minivan at a Bronx corner. An 18-year-old boy died. A 14-year-old girl survived. Both were thrown from the bike. The driver stayed. The street held the wreckage. Police are still investigating.

According to the New York Post (published February 25, 2025), an 18-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were riding a motorbike east on East 172nd Street when they collided with a northbound Honda Odyssey at Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. The article states: “Both teens were thrown from the bike and rushed to Jacobi Hospital. The older victim succumbed to his injuries while the girl was in stable condition.” The 42-year-old minivan driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made as police continued to investigate the crash circumstances. The report highlights the violent impact at a city intersection and shows the aftermath: a cracked windshield and a bike on its side. The cause and contributing factors remain under review.

• Teen Killed, Girl Hurt In Bronx Crash, New York Post, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 22 - A 22-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered full-body injuries and shock after a collision on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle struck her on the left front bumper while both were traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:25 AM on Soundview Avenue in the Bronx. A female e-scooter driver, age 22, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and was in shock. The report notes the e-scooter was traveling southeast, and the other vehicle was traveling east, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the center front end of the other vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The data focuses on the collision impact and injuries without assigning fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Feb 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

Feb 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

Jan 22 - Sedan in police pursuit slammed into SUVs on Bruckner Expressway. Aggressive driving sent metal flying. Two young women in one SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both survived, shaken and hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan engaged in a police pursuit crashed into multiple SUVs traveling south on Bruckner Expressway. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as the sole contributing factors. The sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front of another. Two 20-year-old female occupants in one SUV—the driver and front passenger—were injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights aggressive driving as the driver error that triggered this chain-reaction collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 17 - A city bus teetered over a Bronx overpass after swerving to dodge a double-parked car. Steel scraped concrete. Debris rained down. No one was hurt. The wall broke. The rules broke first.

NY1 reported on January 17, 2025, that a BxM1 MTA bus nearly plunged from the Henry Hudson Parkway overpass after the driver swerved to avoid an illegally double-parked car. The bus crashed into the wall, leaving it hanging over the edge. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "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." No injuries were reported, but the crash caused structural damage and scattered debris below. City Councilman Eric Dinowitz noted, "It speaks to the importance of enforcing our parking rules because it was going around a double-parked car." The incident highlights the danger posed by lax parking enforcement and infrastructure vulnerable to impact.

• MTA Bus Hangs Off Bronx Overpass, NY1, Published 2025-01-17

Jan 8 - 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

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 7 - An 18-year-old e-scooter rider bled onto Lafayette Avenue. The street did not yield. He stayed conscious, his face torn open. The pavement, unmoving, marked his southbound path with blood.

An 18-year-old male riding an e-scooter southbound on Lafayette Avenue near White Plains Road in the Bronx sustained a severe facial injury, according to the police report. The report states the rider was not wearing a helmet and was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The narrative describes, 'Blood ran from his face. He stayed awake. The pavement did not move.' Police classified the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other vehicles or persons were involved, and there is no indication of driver error by another party. The report notes the rider's lack of helmet use, but lists this detail only after describing the incident and does not attribute it as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the physical consequences and the environment, with no blame assigned to the injured rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784508 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04