Bronx Streets Run Red While City Sleeps

Blood pooled on 149th Street. A man, beaten by a group after a roadside argument, lay with head trauma. The attackers fled. Police searched the night. The victim survived, but the scars of violence lingered in Mott Haven.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a 37-year-old man was hospitalized after a violent road rage incident in the Bronx. The confrontation began as an argument between occupants of two cars near 149th Street and Brook Avenue. According to police, 'both parties got out of their cars,' and a group then 'started kicking and punching the 37-year-old victim, causing him to sustain significant head trauma.' The attackers fled before officers arrived. The victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred near a police precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers when disputes escalate on city streets. Police are searching for the suspects.

• Bronx Road Rage Leaves Man Hospitalized, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The driver sideswiped a parked car. The victim fell, suffering head trauma and a shattered leg. He faces amputation. The car was found abandoned. The street bears old scars.

NY Daily News reported on April 26, 2025, that a 32-year-old man in Pelham Bay, Bronx, was critically injured after trying to stop a carjacker. Surveillance video shows the victim sprinting to his double-parked Infiniti as a suspect entered and sped away. The suspect sideswiped a parked car, knocking the victim to the street. He suffered head trauma and a fractured leg, and may require amputation. The article quotes a local, 'This has absolutely happened before,' highlighting repeated car thefts in the area. The car was later found abandoned. The incident underscores persistent dangers for bystanders and the ongoing threat of vehicle theft in city neighborhoods.

• Bronx Carjacking Leaves Man Critically Injured, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-26

A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The vehicle dragged him down the street. Police found him battered, head and leg broken. The car, abandoned, bore scars of violence. The thief vanished. The city’s system failed to stop it.

According to the New York Post (April 25, 2025), a 32-year-old man was critically injured after being dragged by his own car during a daylight theft on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The article reports, 'Officers found the victim badly injured with trauma to his head and leg a block away.' Surveillance footage shows the man trying to stop the thief by grabbing the car window as it sped away. The Infiniti was later found abandoned with heavy damage. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called the Bronx 'the absolute best place' in New York City to steal a car, citing a 3.6% rise in thefts in the borough, despite a citywide decrease. The incident highlights ongoing gaps in car theft prevention and prosecution.

• Man Dragged By Stolen Car In Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-04-25

Council bill orders NYPD to check temp plates and VINs. Cops must publish parking enforcement reports. Bill sits in Public Safety. Streets stay risky while data hides in shadows.

Int 1252-2025, now laid over in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced April 24, 2025. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to police department parking enforcement.' Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary), Oswald Feliz, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Robert F. Holden, and Chris Banks sponsor the measure. It forces NYPD to verify license plates and VINs on vehicles with temp tags or those ticketed for violations. NYPD must also publish quarterly parking enforcement reports. No safety analyst has assessed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 1252-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-24

Assembly bill A 7997 lets speed cameras catch drivers hiding or altering plates. It extends camera use in school zones. Lawmakers push to close loopholes that shield reckless drivers from accountability.

Assembly bill A 7997, now in sponsorship, aims to expand photo speed violation monitoring in New York City. The bill, sponsored by Deborah Glick with co-sponsors Jo Anne Simon, John Zaccaro Jr., Linda Rosenthal, and Tony Simone, was introduced on April 16, 2025. It 'permits the use of photo speed violation monitoring systems in New York City for the purposes of enforcement of license plate obstruction, concealment, and/or distortion; extends provisions permitting the use of speed cameras in certain school zones.' By targeting plate obstruction, the bill seeks to stop drivers from dodging speed camera enforcement, a move that could help protect pedestrians and cyclists from repeat offenders.

• File A 7997, Open States, Published 2025-04-16

Steel met steel at dawn. The box truck flipped. Three people hurt—two in the ambulance, one in the truck. Sirens wailed. All went to Jacobi. The cause is still a question. The Bronx street stayed dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 15, 2025, that an ambulance and a box truck collided at Pelham Parkway South and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx just after 6:30 a.m. The article states, "The box truck overturned in the crash. Three people were hurt: the box truck driver and two ambulance workers." All were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The cause remains under investigation. The crash highlights risks at busy intersections and the potential for severe outcomes when large vehicles collide. No driver actions have been detailed yet. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns for workers and drivers on city streets.

• Ambulance, Truck Crash Injures Three Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-04-15

A moped driver slammed and flew from his seat on Southern Boulevard. Head struck. Concussion. Unsafe speed and rage fueled the crash. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A 25-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion in a crash involving a sedan and a moped on Southern Boulevard near Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' were listed as contributing factors. The moped driver was conscious but injured. The report notes the use of a helmet, but only after citing driver errors. No injuries were specified for other occupants. The moped driver was unlicensed. Systemic dangers and reckless driving led to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan struck SUV on Bronx River Parkway. A young woman, unbelted, thrown partway out. Blood on her arm. She lay unconscious. Others moaned. Neck and back pain. Unsafe lane change led to chaos.

A Toyota sedan hit the rear quarter of a southbound Volkswagen SUV on Bronx River Parkway. According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman was partially ejected and left unconscious with severe arm lacerations. Another passenger suffered neck pain. The driver reported back pain. Police list 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The report notes the injured woman wore no safety equipment, but only after citing driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805374 - 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

Pick-up and sedan collided on Bronx River Parkway. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. One driver and one passenger injured. Metal twisted. Pain and shock followed. System failed to protect.

A pick-up truck and a sedan crashed on Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The crash left a 56-year-old male driver with facial injuries and shock, and a 56-year-old female passenger with back pain. Both vehicles were traveling south. The pick-up was changing lanes; the sedan went straight. The police report lists no other contributing factors. The system allowed aggression to rule the road. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803992 - 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 23-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions after crashing his BMW SUV on the Bronx River Parkway. The vehicle struck head-on while traveling south at unsafe speed. Airbag deployed; driver remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver operating a 2021 BMW SUV on the Bronx River Parkway was injured in a crash at 4:05 AM. The driver was unlicensed and traveling southbound when the vehicle's center front end impacted, causing damage. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver sustained head injuries and abrasions, with an injury severity rated at 3. The vehicle's airbag deployed, and the driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash highlights dangerous driver behavior, specifically unsafe speed and lack of proper licensing, as key causes of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx, injuring four occupants. The crash involved driver distraction and alcohol. Injuries ranged from back pain to head trauma. All victims remained conscious and were not ejected from their vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx. Two sedans traveling south collided, with impacts reported on the left front and left rear bumpers. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted for all injured occupants. Four occupants were injured: a 22-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash; a 7-year-old male passenger had knee and lower leg injuries; a 45-year-old female passenger sustained back injuries; and a 10-year-old male passenger suffered head injuries. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and alcohol involvement—as central causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795739 - 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

Two sedans crashed on Bronx River Parkway. Impact tore metal, sent force through steel. Rear passenger suffered bruised knee and leg. Police cite passenger distraction as driver error.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bronx River Parkway at 6:05 AM. The crash struck the left front quarter panel of one car and the right front of the other. A 31-year-old woman riding as a rear passenger suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver inattentiveness caused by a passenger. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bicyclist riding southwest on Mosholu Parkway was struck on the left side by a vehicle making an improper left turn. The impact ejected the rider, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s turning error caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 19:49 a bicyclist traveling southwest on Mosholu Parkway was hit on the left side doors by a vehicle making a left turn southeast. The crash involved a driver error classified as 'Turning Improperly.' The bicyclist, a 42-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. The vehicle making the left turn caused the collision by failing to execute the turn properly, leading to the impact on the bicyclist riding straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788601 - 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

Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16