Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt: Morris Park Bleeds While Leaders Stall

A driver struck a man crossing with the signal on Pelham Parkway. The crash left him bruised and hurt. Failure to yield and driver distraction caused the impact.

A 40-year-old man was injured while crossing Pelham Parkway at Williamsbridge Road. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a driver failed to yield the right-of-way and struck him. The man suffered a contusion to his arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle details were provided. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians at intersections when drivers ignore signals and fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A moped and sedan collided on Sackett Ave at Williamsbridge Rd. One rider was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Metal struck flesh. The street stayed silent.

A moped and a sedan crashed at Sackett Ave and Williamsbridge Rd in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The sedan was making a left turn. The moped was passing. No pedestrians were involved. The police report notes the moped driver was not using safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck parked cars on Bronxdale Ave. Two passengers suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal and glass, pain and shock. The street stays dangerous.

An SUV traveling straight struck two parked SUVs on Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx. Two passengers, a 33-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. The toll fell hardest on those riding inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

Two sedans crashed head-on on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors in this violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:59 AM on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. Both drivers, a 33-year-old man and a 71-year-old man, were injured with serious trauma: the younger driver sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, while the older driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, with no other causes or victim behaviors noted. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash, and neither was ejected from their vehicles. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV driver, parked and inattentive, struck a northbound e-scooter rider on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver distraction and vehicle positioning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. A northbound e-scooter, operated by a 24-year-old female driver, collided with a parked SUV that was struck on its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain awareness. The e-scooter driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The SUV was a 2023 Toyota SUV, and the driver was licensed in New York. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers and parked vehicles obstructing or interacting with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798639 - 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

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 60-year-old man crossing Pelham Parkway was struck by a westbound bus making a left turn. The bus driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Pelham Parkway was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the bus driver. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper. The bus sustained no damage and had one occupant, a licensed female driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond crossing against the signal, which is noted but the focus remains on the driver's failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved three parked vehicles and was linked to driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:42 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. A 36-year-old female driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was injured with contusions and chest trauma, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular contributing factors. The collision involved three vehicles, all initially parked, with impact points at their center front ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with an air bag and lap belt. The report highlights driver distractions and other vehicular errors as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 20-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Pelham Parkway South. Two vehicles traveling east collided, striking the sedan’s center back end. The driver was conscious and restrained but sustained whiplash.

According to the police report, at 20:09 two vehicles—a 2004 Honda sedan and a 2022 Mazda SUV—were traveling east on Pelham Parkway South when the SUV struck the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. He was conscious, wearing a lap belt and harness, and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify victim behavior or pedestrian involvement. The collision was a rear-end impact, indicating a failure in maintaining safe distance or attention by the striking vehicle’s driver. No other injuries or factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789548 - 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

Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

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

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

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

Two SUVs collided on Williamsbridge Road. One SUV hit a parked car, overturned, and trapped its 22-year-old driver. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the driver injured and in shock.

According to the police report, two SUVs were involved in a crash on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. One SUV, traveling north, struck a parked SUV with its right front bumper, then overturned. The 22-year-old male driver of the overturned vehicle was trapped and suffered injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The report notes the injured driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim actions are mentioned.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04