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

Feb 2 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 31 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 30 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 25 - 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 2025-09-18

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 15 - 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 2025-09-18

Jan 8 - 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

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 5 - 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

Jan 3 - 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

Jan 3 - 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

Jan 2 - A northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan making a right turn on Hutchinson River Parkway East. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back contusions and shock. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Hutchinson River Parkway East. A 2023 Jeep SUV traveling north went straight ahead and impacted the left rear quarter panel of a 2024 BMW sedan making a right turn. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and an unspecified contributing factor related to the sedan driver. Both drivers were licensed. The collision's impact point and vehicle damage indicate the SUV struck the sedan from behind during the turn. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 18 - SUV swung a U-turn on Lafayette. Obstructed view. Struck moped’s rear. Moped driver hurt—knee, leg, foot. He stayed conscious. Helmet on. Streets left him exposed.

According to the police report, an SUV making a U-turn on Lafayette Ave near Throgs Neck Expressway struck the rear of a moped. The crash happened at 19:40. The moped driver, a 40-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV’s U-turn with limited visibility set the stage for the collision. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no other victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 13 - A 26-year-old woman driving a 2022 SUV slowed or stopped on the Throgs Neck Expressway. Improper lane markings contributed to the crash. Both the driver and a 53-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash injuries but remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on the Throgs Neck Expressway involving a 2022 Mercedes SUV traveling southwest. The driver, a 26-year-old female, was slowing or stopping when the collision happened. The report cites 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor, indicating systemic roadway dangers. The SUV struck another vehicle at the center back end. Both the driver and the 53-year-old female front passenger were injured, sustaining whiplash but remained conscious and were properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No ejections occurred. The police report highlights lane marking deficiencies as a key driver-related factor, underscoring infrastructure failures rather than victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 12 - An 11-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after a sedan hit him at a Bronx intersection. The boy was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The vehicle struck him head-on while traveling straight southbound on Crosby Avenue.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan driven by a licensed female driver was traveling straight ahead southbound on Crosby Avenue in the Bronx at 14:43. The sedan's center front end struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even when crossing in marked crosswalks, with no clear driver fault noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 6 - Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on Hutchinson River Parkway. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered whiplash and was injured. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling northbound at impact.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling northbound on Hutchinson River Parkway collided at 5:50 a.m. The rear vehicle, a 2025 Chevrolet SUV, struck the center back end of the lead vehicle, a 2020 Jeep SUV, impacting its center front end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to impact. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 22 - A Ford SUV making a U-turn struck a southbound pickup truck on East Tremont Avenue. The 77-year-old SUV driver suffered injuries and shock. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors for both drivers. Impact damaged the front and right quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 16:50. A 2020 Ford SUV, traveling north and making a U-turn, collided with a 2023 Honda pickup truck traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the pickup truck. The SUV driver, a 77-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation during the maneuver. There is no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim behavior contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 15 - A van struck the rear of a sedan on Throgs Neck Expressway, injuring both sedan occupants. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash resulted from the van driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and trauma in the sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:54 on Throgs Neck Expressway involving a van and a sedan traveling southbound. The van struck the sedan’s right rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both sedan occupants, a 37-year-old female driver and a 34-year-old male front passenger, were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report cites the van driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the crash resulted from the van driver’s failure to maintain control or safe distance due to reacting to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact caused significant trauma to the sedan’s rear and injured its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 9 - A 20-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on East Tremont Avenue. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane change left him with leg and foot injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.

According to the police report, a single-vehicle crash occurred at 2:43 AM on East Tremont Avenue near Ericson Place. The 20-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The motorcycle struck with its left front quarter panel. The driver was not ejected but was in shock after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The police report highlights aggressive behavior and unsafe lane changes by the driver as the causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 8 - Taxi and sedan slammed bumpers on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver, age 37, was hurt and in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. No driver errors listed in the report.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway at 21:15. Both vehicles were heading west when their front bumpers struck. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured and experienced shock. He wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The taxi driver held a New York permit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Helmet use or signaling was not cited. The crash left the sedan's right front and the taxi's left front damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18