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Two sedans crashed on Delanoy Avenue. One driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and glass scattered. Streets stay dangerous.

Two sedans collided at 2492 Delanoy Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction caused the crash. A 22-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. Both vehicles were damaged at the front bumpers. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when attention lapses behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806865 - 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

Two sedans crashed on Astor Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

Two sedans collided at Astor Avenue and Throop Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. Three others, including a 68-year-old man and a child, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802690 - 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

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 northbound e-bike and westbound SUV collided head-on on Yates Ave in the Bronx. The 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash, highlighting dangerous conditions for cyclists.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yates Ave in the Bronx involving a 2006 Subaru SUV traveling west and a 2023 CYKE e-bike traveling north. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the risks posed by obstructed views in vehicle-bicycle interactions, with the driver’s limited visibility a critical element in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792705 - 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 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the collision in the Bronx late at night.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Astor Ave and Bruner Ave in the Bronx at 11:07 PM. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in speed management and vehicle positioning during a turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling west on E Gun Hill Rd struck its own driver, causing a neck injury. The 60-year-old man was not ejected and wore a lap belt. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx at 8:32 PM. The vehicle, a 2007 Honda sedan traveling west, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the crash narrative does not provide further details. The focus remains on the driver's injury and the vehicle damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791409 - 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 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

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

A 58-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after a sedan struck him head-on. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and followed too closely, causing severe injury at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection while he was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,' which directly contributed to the collision. The sedan’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct hit. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver failure to yield and tailgating in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound sedan struck on its right side by a westbound SUV on Lurting Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old male, suffered a head injury and concussion. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Lurting Ave in the Bronx at 3:27 PM. A 2025 Hyundai sedan traveling north was hit on its right side doors by a westbound 2011 Mercedes SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors and the SUV's left front bumper. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim or other road users. Driver error involving unsafe speed was central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 10-year-old boy was struck by an SUV turning right on Bouck Avenue. Limited driver visibility led to the crash. The child suffered a bruised upper arm but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV made a right turn on Bouck Avenue near Burke Avenue in the Bronx and struck a 10-year-old pedestrian at the intersection. The child, who was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway,' sustained a contusion to the upper arm and was conscious after the impact. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing that the driver's impaired visibility played a key role. The SUV hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. This crash underscores the systemic risk posed by limited sight lines during vehicle turns in city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 23-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and incoherence after a collision between two SUVs on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:23 on Bouck Avenue in the Bronx involving two SUVs traveling west and north. The 23-year-old female driver, who was the sole occupant of one SUV, was injured with head trauma and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as the primary contributing factors. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and the airbag deployed. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends and left front bumper, indicating a significant impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report highlights driver errors as central to the crash, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04