Bronx Streets Bleed While Politicians Stall—Who’s Next?

Apr 27 - SUV and sedan collided on Throgs Neck Expressway. One driver trapped, body hurt, in shock. Police cite unsafe lane change. Metal and pain in the Bronx.

A crash on the Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx involved a sedan and an SUV. One driver, age 60, was trapped and injured, suffering pain and shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the contributing factor. The sedan was changing lanes when it struck the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 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 - SUV merged into traffic on Bruckner and struck a stopped MTA bus. Two women suffered back injuries. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. Streets in the Bronx bore the impact.

An SUV merging on Bruckner Boulevard collided with a stopped MTA bus near Quincy Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the SUV hit the bus's left rear quarter panel. Two women, aged 41 and 68, were injured with back pain and whiplash. The SUV was demolished. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 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 9 - A sedan hit hard on Bruckner Expressway. The driver, a young woman, suffered neck injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list no driver errors.

A sedan traveling north on Bruckner Expressway was involved in a crash. According to the police report, the driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users were reported hurt. The report lists no contributing driver errors. The sedan sustained damage to the right side doors. No helmet or signal issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 2 - Two cars raced down Southern Boulevard. Gunshots cracked the air. A red sedan crashed, riddled with bullets. The driver called a cab, bleeding, desperate. He died at the hospital. The other car vanished. The street bore the scars.

According to NY Daily News (April 2, 2025), two drivers exchanged gunfire while speeding down Southern Blvd. near the Bronx Zoo. The 27-year-old victim, shot in the torso, crashed his red Hyundai into a stop sign at Southern Blvd. and Garden St. before calling a cab to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. A deli worker described, 'There were a whole lot of rounds... It was like a movie.' The other driver, in a black Honda CR-V, fled the scene. No arrests were made as police continued their investigation. The incident highlights the lethal mix of reckless driving and gun violence on city streets, endangering everyone nearby.

• Gunfire Erupts On Bronx Boulevard, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-02

Mar 25 - A 24-year-old woman suffered back injuries and whiplash after improperly turning an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The crash damaged the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on Hutchinson River Parkway East in the Bronx. The driver, a 24-year-old female occupant of a 2018 Ford SUV, was making a left turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact struck the vehicle's left front quarter panel, causing damage there. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling westbound at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 11 - A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a sedan traveling east struck him. The crash caused upper arm contusions. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the collision.

At 9:17 AM in the Bronx, a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Mayflower Avenue was struck by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling east. According to the police report, the collision involved the sedan's center front end impacting the bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 10 - A westbound SUV struck a stopped taxi on Philip Ave in the Bronx. The taxi driver suffered a serious shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, at 9:26 AM on Philip Ave in the Bronx, a 2006 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped 2023 taxi. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old male, was injured with an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision caused center back end damage to the taxi and center front end damage to the SUV. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The taxi was stopped in traffic when struck from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 10 - A multi-vehicle crash on Bruckner Expressway injured a 27-year-old female driver. The collision involved an SUV and a sedan traveling north. Unsafe speed contributed to the crash, causing head injuries and vehicle damage to left rear and front panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway around 6:50 AM involving multiple vehicles traveling north. The collision involved a 2021 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3, with contusions and bruises, but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The SUV driver was using safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver error related to speed control on a busy expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 6 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on the Bruckner Expressway at night. The female SUV driver suffered a severe facial injury and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting dangerous driver behavior.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:52 on the Bruckner Expressway involving two station wagons/SUVs and one sedan. The female driver of a 2022 Hyundai SUV was injured, sustaining a fractured, distorted, and dislocated facial injury and was in shock. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The female SUV driver was specifically noted for driver inattention/distraction and other vehicular factors. The collision points included the left front bumper of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report focuses on driver errors, particularly unsafe speed and distraction, as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 5 - Tractor truck veered, struck sedan. Both drivers and a passenger hurt. Whiplash, trauma. Obstructed view and bad lane use fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Lives shaken.

According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck changed lanes on Bruckner Expressway and hit a sedan traveling straight. The sedan's 70-year-old driver and a 33-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The truck driver, licensed in Kentucky, had a limited view and committed improper lane usage, both listed as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a licensed New Yorker, took the hit on its left front bumper. The report highlights the truck driver's obstructed view and improper lane change as key causes. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash underscores the danger of lane changes on fast Bronx roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Feb 25 - A dirt bike and minivan collided in Soundview. Two teens thrown. Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died. His passenger survived. The driver stayed. No charges. The street claimed another young life. Family left to mourn. The city moves on.

According to NY Daily News (published February 25, 2025), 17-year-old Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died after his dirt bike collided with a Honda Odyssey minivan at Metcalf Ave and E. 172nd St. in the Bronx. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m., with both Naranjo and his 14-year-old passenger thrown from the bike. The girl is expected to recover. The article notes, 'The 42-year-old man driving the Honda Odyssey remained at the scene. No charges were immediately filed as police continued to investigate.' The report highlights the ongoing investigation and the lack of immediate charges, pointing to systemic risks at the intersection. Family members shared memories and grief, underscoring the human toll of traffic violence.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Dirt Bike Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 21 - A 33-year-old man crossing Middletown Road with the signal was struck by a vehicle that failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s error caused serious harm at a busy Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:55 p.m. on Middletown Road near Crosby Avenue in the Bronx. A 33-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle, identified as unspecified type, failed to yield right-of-way and struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and remained conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, placing responsibility on the driver’s actions. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding right-of-way rules at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 16 - A 2011 SUV struck the back of another vehicle on Randall Avenue in the Bronx, injuring three passengers. All victims suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash caused center rear and front-end damage to the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 2011 ACUR SUV with five occupants rear-ended another vehicle on Randall Avenue in the Bronx at 13:20. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle. Three passengers in the SUV, aged 45, 17, and 8, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions and the injuries sustained by vehicle occupants even when restrained.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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