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

Jan 9 - Two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway when one driver made an improper lane change. A 71-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left vehicles damaged on left and right sides, highlighting driver error as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bruckner Expressway at 12:26. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions. The 71-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a driver error in lane management. Vehicle damage was noted on the left rear quarter panel and left side doors of one sedan and on the right front bumper of the other. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers of improper lane usage on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - A 68-year-old man lost consciousness behind the wheel on Schley Avenue. His sedan slammed into three parked cars. The hood crumpled. No screech, no warning, only silence and a single life ended in the Bronx morning.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male driver lost consciousness while traveling southwest on Schley Avenue in the Bronx. His sedan veered off course and struck three parked sedans. The report states, 'His sedan veered into three parked cars. The front end folded. He died at the scene. No skid marks. No sound. Just stillness and a crumpled hood.' The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness,' with 'Illness' also noted. The crash resulted in the death of the driver, who was the sole occupant of the moving vehicle. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicle occupants were injured. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers that arise when a driver loses control, even momentarily, in a densely parked urban environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 5 - Council hears from Bronx riders. Four new Metro-North stations promise faster, safer commutes. Councilmembers Marmorato and Farias back the plan. The public weighs in. The city moves closer to breaking car dependence in transit deserts.

On January 5, 2024, the City Council held a public input session on the plan to open four new Metro-North stations in East Bronx. The proposal, nearing the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) certification, aims to serve Co-op City, Morris Park, Parkchester/Van Nest, and Hunts Point. The session, supported by Councilmember Kristy Marmorato (District 13) and Councilmember Amanda Farias, highlighted the need for faster, more reliable transit. Marmorato said, 'the Metro-North will provide an alternative for drivers dealing with congestion pricing, and for those who might be reluctant to take the subway.' Farias called it part of a 'better transit future.' The Department of City Planning updated residents, reflecting ongoing community feedback. The plan has bipartisan support and promises to reshape transit for neighborhoods long underserved by safe, fast options.

• Public input session for new East Bronx Metro-North stations slated for next week, gothamist.com, Published 2024-01-05

Dec 18 - A sedan slammed into another sedan from behind on Bruckner Expressway. The rear driver, a woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Following too closely caused the crash. Steel and flesh collided. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles traveled north. The driver of the rear sedan, a 45-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are noted. The front sedan was struck at its center back end. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing Roebling Avenue in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash left her conscious but seriously injured. The driver’s actions remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Roebling Avenue in the Bronx. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver’s actions or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. There is no mention of helmet use, signaling, or other factors. The report focuses on the pedestrian’s injuries and location but does not identify any driver violations or errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A 69-year-old man driving an SUV struck two parked vehicles on Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx. The driver suffered an eye injury and concussion. Alcohol involvement was a factor. The crash caused left front bumper damage to all vehicles.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male driver operating a 2019 Jeep SUV on the Throgs Neck Expressway in the Bronx collided with two parked vehicles, a 2023 Subaru sedan and a 2008 BMW SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining an eye injury and concussion, and was in shock at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. Both parked vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers, as did the SUV. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred at 10:32 p.m., with the SUV traveling southeast before impact. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - A sedan struck a pick-up truck from behind on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The pick-up truck driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were stopped or moving eastbound. No clear driver errors were noted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling eastbound on East Tremont Avenue collided with the center back end of a pick-up truck also traveling east. The pick-up truck driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were either stopped in traffic or moving straight ahead before the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the pick-up truck had damage to its center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway collided with a tractor truck. The left rear passenger in the sedan suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. The truck showed no damage. The passenger was not ejected and injury severity was moderate.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear of a 2022 sedan was injured during a collision with a tractor truck on Bruckner Expressway. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the truck had no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound. The injured passenger suffered internal complaints and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan driver held a permit license, and the truck driver was licensed. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 12 - Two sedans collided on Country Club Road in the Bronx. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. Three occupants suffered injuries including head trauma and whiplash. The driver of the rear car was distracted by a passenger and speeding.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Country Club Road collided. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. Three occupants were injured: the front driver suffered head injuries and a concussion, the front passenger had whiplash, and the rear driver sustained head contusions. The report lists passenger distraction and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the rear driver. The rear driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the front vehicle was starting in traffic. No victims were ejected. The report identifies driver errors including passenger distraction and unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - A speeding SUV chased by police smashed into a moped from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The unhelmeted rider, 46, flew through the night. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUV then crashed into a Tesla ahead.

A police pursuit ended in violence on Bruckner Boulevard near Balcom Avenue. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling at unsafe speed struck a moped from behind. The 46-year-old moped rider was ejected and suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The SUV then hit a Tesla sedan stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the primary driver errors. No blame is assigned to the injured rider. The crash highlights the danger unleashed when drivers flee police and speed through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A Kia SUV struck two parked SUVs on Balcom Avenue in the Bronx. The Kia driver, a 60-year-old man, suffered bruises and an elbow injury. Both parked vehicles sustained damage. The crash occurred in the late afternoon with no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a Kia SUV traveling southeast on Balcom Avenue collided with two parked SUVs, a Ford and a Nissan. The Kia driver, a 60-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The impact points were the left front bumper of the Kia and the left front quarter panel and right rear bumper of the parked vehicles. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the Kia and the front and rear of the parked SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - Pickup and SUV crashed in the Bronx. Three young SUV passengers hurt—knees, feet, head. All conscious, all belted. Metal twisted. No clear cause. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2023 Chevrolet pickup truck traveling south collided with a 2018 Toyota SUV heading west on Calhoun Avenue in the Bronx. The pickup’s left side doors and the SUV’s front center took the impact. Three male passengers in the SUV, aged 19 and 20, suffered knee, foot, and head injuries. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified causes. The pickup carried two people, the SUV four. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash left both vehicles damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 27 - A BMW motorcycle slammed into a slowing SUV on Bruckner Expressway near midnight. The rider, 38, flew from his bike. He wore a helmet. He struck the pavement headfirst. He died at the scene. The road did not stop.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Bruckner Expressway just before midnight. According to the police report, a BMW motorcycle struck the rear of a slowing Honda SUV. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, helmeted, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not reported injured. The victim was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. The crash left the rider with crush injuries and no pulse. Helmet use is noted, but the primary factor cited is unsafe speed. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 13 - A Ford SUV making a left turn in the Bronx injured a rear-seat passenger. The vehicle’s defective accelerator and brakes caused a crash. The passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford SUV traveling south on Middletown Road in the Bronx was making a left turn when it crashed. The vehicle had a defective accelerator and defective brakes, contributing to the collision. The impact occurred at the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. A 32-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the defective accelerator and brakes as the primary contributing factors. The driver was licensed and male. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 12 - A 15-year-old boy riding as a passenger on an e-bike was injured in the Bronx. He suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north with no reported damage. The boy was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist riding as a passenger on an e-bike was injured on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The boy sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both the e-bike and a Jeep SUV were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the crash. No vehicle damage or point of impact was reported. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use. The Jeep driver was alone in the vehicle. The crash caused injury to the vulnerable e-bike passenger without clear fault assigned to either party.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 8 - Two sedans collided at Calhoun Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers were making left turns. One driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. The crash involved right front and left rear bumper impacts. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while both drivers were making left turns at Calhoun Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved impact to the right front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear bumper of the other. A 36-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries classified as moderate. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver each. The injured driver was not ejected and was using some form of safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A 62-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's left front bumper hit her. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East Tremont Avenue made a left turn and struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Randall Avenue. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, indicating hazardous road conditions. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No driver license issues were noted, and no other driver errors such as failure to yield were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was injured but not ejected. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The truck’s front center hit the SUV’s rear center.

According to the police report, a 2015 tractor truck traveling southbound on the Bruckner Expressway collided with the rear center of a 2005 SUV also heading south. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim error or helmet use. The impact point was the truck’s center front end striking the SUV’s center back end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the SUV sustaining rear-end damage and the truck front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 27 - Assembly bill A 8079 would force scooter riders to get licensed, insured, and schooled. No license, no sale. Lawmakers push paperwork, not street fixes. Vulnerable users still face the same steel threat.

Assembly Bill A 8079, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Filed September 27, 2023, it aims to require a safety manual, licensing, and insurance for electric scooter operators in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license...; requires liability insurance for electric scooters in cities having a population of one million or more.' Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. leads, with Rebecca Seawright, Michael Benedetto, Deborah Glick, Jeffrion Aubry, David McDonough, and Michael Novakhov co-sponsoring. The bill targets paperwork and compliance. It does not address the core dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.

• File A 8079, Open States, Published 2023-09-27

Sep 14 - A Jeep SUV made a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue and struck a southbound Audi sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Jeep SUV was making a U-turn on East Tremont Avenue when it collided with a southbound 2001 Audi sedan. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of risky maneuvers like U-turns combined with aggressive driving.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19