Two young riders dead on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern is older than they were.

Feb 28 - Two SUVs collided on East 158th Street in the Bronx. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. A six-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash and was injured in the crash.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on East 158th Street near Elton Avenue in the Bronx at 18:21. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead—one eastbound, the other southbound—when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of the eastbound SUV and the center front end of the southbound SUV. The report cites 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical issue affecting one driver. A six-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle sustained whiplash and was injured but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left side doors and front center end, underscoring the force and angle of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - A southbound SUV turned left on St. Anns Avenue, its front end smashing into a man crossing with the light. His body crumpled, bleeding, crushed beneath the weight. The car stood undamaged. The man did not.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man was crossing St. Anns Avenue at East 135th Street in the Bronx, with the signal, when a southbound Honda SUV made a left turn and struck him with its right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was left conscious but bleeding on the street. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV sustained no damage, while the pedestrian bore the full force of the impact. The police report notes the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal,' but lists only driver error as a cause. The incident underscores the lethal consequences of driver failure to yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 27 - SUV turned right on E 135 St, struck sedan going straight. Five occupants bruised. Failure to yield listed. Impact hard, injuries across bodies and limbs. System failed to protect riders.

According to the police report, a westbound SUV making a right turn on E 135 St collided with a sedan traveling straight. The SUV's right side doors and the sedan's front end took the hit. Five people were injured: the SUV driver, two SUV passengers, the sedan driver, and a sedan passenger. All suffered contusions and bruises to the body, shoulder, or leg. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, specifically for the SUV. No victim actions contributed. All injured remained conscious and were not ejected. The crash shows driver failure to yield as the key cause of harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 26 - A city bus turned onto Brook Avenue. The driver struck a cyclist. The man died at the scene. Police stayed. No charges filed. Another crash in Queens left one dead, one charged. The city’s streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

Gothamist reported on February 26, 2025, that an MTA bus driver fatally struck a 57-year-old cyclist while turning from East 149th Street onto Brook Avenue in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. The bus, running as a subway replacement shuttle, was empty. The driver stayed at the scene and was not charged. NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article also details a separate fatal crash in Queens involving a suspected drunk driver. As Gothamist notes, 'Police are investigating two fatal crashes in the Bronx and Queens.' The Bronx crash highlights the persistent risks at intersections where turning vehicles endanger cyclists. No policy changes were announced.

• MTA Bus Turns, Cyclist Killed Bronx, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-26

Feb 25 - A bus swung left on Brook Ave. An e-bike rider, 57, kept straight. Metal struck flesh. He flew, pelvis shattered, and died beneath the streetlights. Police cite improper lane usage. No helmet. No chance. Another life ended on Bronx asphalt.

According to the police report, a bus making a left turn collided with a man riding an e-bike who was traveling straight on Brook Ave near East 149th Street in the Bronx. The report states the cyclist, age 57, was struck mid-frame by the bus, ejected, and suffered fatal pelvic injuries, dying at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error in the crash. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the primary fault attributed to improper lane usage by the vehicle operator. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver mistakes and the vulnerability of those outside steel and glass.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 25 - 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

Feb 23 - A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a Bronx collision. The crash caused abrasions to his face. According to the police report, unspecified contributing factors led to the impact, with damage centered on the scooter's front end.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male operating an e-scooter in the Bronx was involved in a crash around 18:53. The driver was ejected from the vehicle and sustained abrasions to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The scooter, traveling north and going straight ahead, suffered damage to its center front end, indicating a frontal impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver but does not specify pedestrian or other vehicle involvement. No safety equipment was used by the driver. The crash highlights risks faced by vulnerable e-scooter riders and the potential for serious injury when control is lost or collisions occur.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 22 - A sedan traveling south on Bruckner Expressway was struck in the right rear quarter panel. The 58-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No driver errors were cited.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Bruckner Expressway at 7:35 a.m. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved a sedan traveling south that was impacted on its right rear quarter panel by another unspecified vehicle also traveling south. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision appears to be a rear-end impact with no explicit driver fault documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 12 - Three men suffered neck and head injuries in a northbound collision involving a taxi and two sedans on the Major Deegan Expressway. The crash, marked by rear-end impacts, was caused by driver inattention and distraction, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway involving a taxi and two sedans all traveling northbound. The collision involved rear-end impacts between the vehicles. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. Three male occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 40, and one 21-year-old front passenger. All were conscious and sustained neck and head injuries consistent with whiplash. Each occupant was restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 12 - A 59-year-old man suffered whole-body injuries and whiplash after a pick-up truck struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The truck was making a left turn and hit the pedestrian front-center.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on E 138 St near Brook Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Nissan pick-up truck, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash, resulting in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the truck alone. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally at signalized intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 10 - A tractor-trailer and SUVs collided on the Major Deegan. One driver’s improper lane use led to impact. Three people suffered back injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a crash struck the Major Deegan Expressway at 10:25. A tractor-truck and several SUVs collided. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary cause. Three occupants were injured: a 60-year-old male driver, an 84-year-old female passenger, and a 50-year-old male driver. All suffered back injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. No one was ejected. The impact hit the left front bumper of an SUV and the right front quarter of the truck. The police report highlights improper lane use as the driver error. No blame is placed on the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - A KIA slammed into a Honda on Bruckner Blvd, crushing two women inside. The driver had no license. Metal and belts pressed flesh, leaving neck and back injuries. The street bore witness. Both victims remained conscious, pain etched in their bodies.

According to the police report, a KIA sedan traveling west on Bruckner Blvd near St Anns Ave struck the rear of a Honda sedan. The KIA's front end collided with the Honda's back end, crushing two women inside the KIA—one suffered neck injuries, the other back injuries. Both were conscious after the crash, described as 'crushed against the belts.' The report explicitly notes the KIA driver was unlicensed at the time of the collision. No contributing factors are specified beyond the lack of a valid license. The narrative states, 'A KIA slammed into the back of a Honda. Two women inside crushed against the belts. One’s neck, the other’s back. Both awake. The driver held no license. The street held the rest.' The focus remains on the unlicensed driver and the violent impact that left both occupants injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 29 - A Nissan SUV traveling west collided with a Honda sedan making a left turn northbound on E 138 St. The sedan’s front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, at 21:13 on E 138 St, a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling west struck a 2008 Honda sedan making a left turn north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center front end against the sedan’s right side doors. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 32-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruising to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The police report explicitly identifies the contributing factor as "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by one of the drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 26 - A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The vehicle hit him head-on, causing severe leg injuries. The driver proceeded straight westbound, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 153 St and Courtlandt Ave in the Bronx around 8:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling westbound went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, nor does it indicate any pedestrian fault. The driver’s actions, moving straight through the intersection and colliding with a pedestrian crossing legally, highlight systemic dangers at this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - A 15-year-old boy suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after a sport utility vehicle with a defective accelerator struck him off the roadway in the Bronx. The crash involved multiple parked SUVs and left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 156 Street in the Bronx at 16:05. A 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured with abrasions and lower arm injuries after being struck by a sport utility vehicle. The report identifies a defective accelerator as the contributing factor in the crash. Multiple SUVs were involved, all initially parked or stopped, with damage noted on their left front bumpers and right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious after the collision. The report highlights the vehicle driver error of operating a vehicle with a defective accelerator, which led to the collision and injury. No pedestrian actions were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - Two female drivers collided while both making left turns on E 156 St in the Bronx. The impact struck the left front bumper of a sedan and the center front end of an SUV. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 on E 156 St near Tinton Ave in the Bronx. Both involved vehicles—a 2024 sedan and a 2018 SUV—were driven by licensed female drivers making left turns. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash, wearing a lap belt and remaining conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights the dangers when multiple vehicles execute left turns simultaneously, increasing the risk of side-impact crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 20 - A northbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement contributed to the collision, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:17 on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. A northbound SUV impacted the right rear bumper of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the impact. The SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper sustained damage. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. The report highlights the hazardous road conditions that led to the SUV rear-ending the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 18 - A Ford SUV making a left turn on E 149 St in the Bronx struck an object or vehicle, injuring both occupants. Both men suffered head contusions. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injuries.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV was making a left turn on E 149 St near Southern Blvd in the Bronx at 6:37 AM when it crashed. The vehicle had two male occupants: a 25-year-old driver and a 30-year-old front passenger. Both men were conscious but sustained head injuries described as contusions or bruises. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both the driver and passenger injuries. The SUV's point of impact and damage was the center front end, indicating a frontal collision during the turn. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed during turning maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 - A 23-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan, driven aggressively, hit him outside an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash exposed the dangers of road rage behind the wheel.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured in the Bronx when a 2025 Volvo sedan traveling north struck him outside an intersection near 524 Morris Avenue. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error as the primary cause. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The pedestrian's location was described as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' with 'Other Actions in Roadway' noted, but no victim behavior was listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the lethal consequences of aggressive driving in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19