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

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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 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 2025-08-04

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 2025-08-04

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

A moped driver traveling north on Waterbury Ave was struck on the right side doors by an eastbound vehicle on E Tremont Ave. The 37-year-old rider was ejected, sustaining upper arm injuries and abrasions. The crash caused significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:14 in the Bronx at the intersection of E Tremont Ave and Waterbury Ave. A moped, driven by a 37-year-old male wearing a helmet, was traveling north when it was struck on the right side doors by another vehicle traveling east. The moped driver was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, as well as abrasions. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no direct driver errors cited. The impact point was the center front end of the striking vehicle and the right side doors of the moped, causing damage to both vehicles. The moped driver was conscious after the crash but injured. No pedestrian or cyclist victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 24-year-old woman crashed her sedan late at night on Bruckner Expressway. Fatigue struck first. She hit something hard. Head bruised. She stayed conscious. Metal crumpled. The road did not forgive.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver crashed a 2008 Honda sedan while heading north on Bruckner Expressway at 22:09. The sedan's left front bumper struck an object, damaging the center front end. The driver, who wore a lap belt and harness, was not ejected and remained conscious after impact. She suffered a head contusion. The report lists 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as a contributing factor, showing driver impairment from fatigue. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A box truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old man, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan, both traveling south on Bruckner Expressway, collided with the truck impacting the center front end of the sedan’s left front bumper. The crash caused head injuries to the sedan’s front passenger, a 22-year-old male occupant, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness and experienced minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The sedan was not ejected, and the driver held a valid license from Connecticut, while the truck driver was licensed in New York. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact, with the truck striking the sedan from behind. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling south on Hutchinson River Parkway was struck in the left rear quarter panel by an SUV. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered whiplash and arm injuries but was conscious and restrained. No driver errors were cited in the report.

According to the police report, at 22:31 on Hutchinson River Parkway, a sedan traveling south was impacted in the left rear quarter panel by a station wagon/SUV. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old male occupant, was injured with whiplash and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV had no occupants at the time and no driver information was provided. The sedan's front end sustained damage, indicating the point of impact was the SUV striking it from behind. The report focuses on the collision impact and resulting injuries without assigning fault or noting victim behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788169 - 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

Metal screamed on the Cross Bronx Expressway. An Audi’s left side caved in. The lone driver, 25, was held by his belt but lost part of his leg. He did not wake. The car kept its silence.

A severe crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway left a 25-year-old Audi driver with an amputated leg, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the sedan traveled west, its left side absorbing the impact. The report states, 'An Audi took the hit on its left side. Metal screamed. The driver, 25, alone, lost part of his leg. The lap belt held him. He did not wake.' The driver was found unconscious, suffering a traumatic injury to the lower leg and foot. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' offering no further detail on the cause or involvement of other vehicles. The focus remains on the catastrophic outcome and the systemic dangers present on high-speed corridors like the Cross Bronx Expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

Businesses in Manhattan’s toll zone pass new $9 congestion fee to customers. Councilman Holden calls it a scam tax. Residents pay even if they don’t drive. Gridlock grows near the border. Critics warn of rising costs and slower emergency response.

On January 5, 2025, New York City began enforcing congestion pricing below 60th Street, charging drivers $9 during peak hours. The measure, discussed in the article 'NYC residents slapped with congestion pricing ‘surcharge’ by fed-up companies paying new toll: ‘Hochul inflation’,' has sparked backlash. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden, representing District 30, condemned the move, stating, 'It’s no surprise that businesses will pass the Congestion Scam Tax on to consumers.' Companies like CompuVoip and Dream Events & Decor now add surcharges for customers in the zone. Holden’s criticism joins that of Bronx Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato and others, who warn of higher costs and increased gridlock. Emergency unions claim response times will suffer. The bill’s impact on vulnerable road users was not assessed.

• NYC residents slapped with congestion pricing ‘surcharge’ by fed-up companies paying new toll: ‘Hochul inflation’, nypost.com, Published 2025-01-05

Congestion pricing hits Manhattan at midnight. Cars pay to cross south of 60th. Lawmakers split. Some call it a burden. Others hail cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit. The toll stirs anger, hope, and a fight over who pays and who breathes.

On January 3, 2025, congestion pricing (no bill number cited) will begin in Manhattan after a federal judge allowed the toll to proceed. The policy charges most drivers $9 to enter south of 60th Street during peak hours. The matter, titled 'Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll,' has drawn sharp lines. Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30, Queens) opposes the toll, warning, 'I don't know how my district is going to be impacted.' He fears more cars parking in Queens and unclear pollution risks. Council Member Kristy Marmorato (Bronx) calls it a 'cash grab.' In contrast, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas support the measure, citing cleaner air, safer streets, and transit upgrades. González-Rojas says, 'Congestion pricing isn't about penalizing anyone—it's about modernizing our transportation system and tackling climate change.' The judge ordered further study on environmental impacts, but the toll begins as scheduled.

• Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll, amny.com, Published 2025-01-03

As congestion pricing begins, unions and politicians rage. They claim tolls hurt workers and raise costs. Facts show most commuters use transit. Fewer cars mean faster emergency response. The toll funds transit upgrades. The drama masks real safety gains for all.

On January 3, 2025, public debate erupted as New York City prepared to activate congestion pricing in Manhattan. The measure, set to fund $15 billion in subway and rail improvements, drew fierce opposition from unions and Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato, who called it a 'cash grab' that would 'increase all costs in our daily lives.' The union for FDNY EMTs argued the toll would burden low-wage workers, but data shows 90% of commuters already use public transit. City officials, including mayoral spokesperson Liz Garcia, insisted emergency response would not suffer. The measure's summary notes that reducing car traffic will speed up emergency vehicles and protect passengers. The uproar highlights the tension between entrenched driving privileges and the urgent need to make streets safer for vulnerable road users.

• Congestion Pricing Is Happening: Cue the Irrational Drama from the Placard Elite and the Suburbs, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-03