May 12 - A sedan hit a 28-year-old man crossing Hunts Point Ave. The car’s bumper struck his leg. He suffered a contusion. Two car occupants were unhurt. The police report lists no driver errors.

A sedan traveling north on Hunts Point Ave at Bruckner Blvd struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection. He sustained a knee and lower leg injury, described as a contusion. The sedan’s left front bumper made contact. Two male occupants in the car, including the driver, were not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 12 - A gas scooter struck a man near E 156 St in the Bronx. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed left the pedestrian with arm abrasions. The crash happened outside the crosswalk. Systemic danger on city streets persists.

A gas scooter, driven aggressively and at unsafe speed, hit a 40-year-old man near 940 E 156 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle when struck. The man suffered abrasions to his arm and remained conscious. Police cited 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck involved was parked at the time. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face from reckless driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 11 - A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11

May 10 - A man crossed East 160th Street. A black Mercedes hit him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed the man to Lincoln Hospital. He died. Police search for the driver. The street holds silence. Another life lost to speed and steel.

ABC7 reported on May 10, 2025, that a 43-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run at East 160th Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The article states, "A preliminary investigation found that the man was crossing the street when he was struck by a black Mercedes traveling southbound on Webster Ave." The driver did not stop and has not been apprehended. Emergency services transported the victim to Lincoln Hospital, where he died from his injuries. ABC7 quotes an area resident: "That was like my brother. He remember he was a good guy, a family guy. A whole father." The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by pedestrians and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No arrests have been made.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian, ABC7, Published 2025-05-10

May 8 - A sedan merged into a moped on Bryant Ave. The moped rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inattention. Metal struck flesh. The street stayed hard.

A sedan and a moped collided at 1084 Bryant Ave in the Bronx. The moped rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered a knee and foot injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan was merging when it struck the moped, which was heading straight. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no other contributing factors before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

May 6 - Box truck turned right, struck cyclist. Rider ejected, bruised shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. No other injuries reported. Streets stay dangerous for those outside steel.

A box truck struck a cyclist at E 169 Street and Intervale Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The truck was making a right turn when it hit the cyclist, who was traveling straight. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for people on bikes when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 29 - A man lay on Bronx asphalt, battered by rage, then struck by an ambulance. Metal met flesh twice. Sirens and violence. The street offered no shelter. He left in critical condition. The city’s danger showed its teeth.

CBS New York reported on April 29, 2025, that a man in the Bronx was critically injured after a road rage assault left him lying in the street, where he was then struck by a passing ambulance. The article states: “Authorities say a man injured in a road rage assault in the Bronx was also hit by a passing ambulance while lying on the street.” The sequence highlights multiple failures: violent driver behavior escalated to physical harm, then emergency response vehicles encountered a vulnerable person in the roadway. The incident underscores gaps in street safety and emergency protocols, exposing risks faced by those left exposed on city pavement.

• Bronx Man Struck After Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-29

Apr 28 - A man was attacked in Mott Haven. The beating followed a road rage incident. Police search for suspects. The street became a scene of sudden violence. Another day, another danger for New York’s vulnerable.

CBS New York reported on April 28, 2025, that a man was beaten during an apparent road rage incident in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The NYPD is searching for suspects after 'a man was beaten in what police are calling an apparent road rage attack.' The article highlights the eruption of violence linked to driver aggression, turning a city street into a crime scene. No details on the victim’s actions or condition were provided. The incident underscores the risks faced by people on New York streets and points to the ongoing threat posed by unchecked driver behavior. No charges or arrests have been made at this time.

• Man Beaten In Bronx Road Rage, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-28

Apr 26 - 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

Apr 24 - A sedan hit an e-scooter on Westchester Ave. The e-scooter rider was ejected and injured. Police cite confusion and obstructed view. Unlicensed sedan driver involved. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan collided with an e-scooter at 1030 Westchester Ave in the Bronx. The 47-year-old male e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' contributed to the crash. The sedan was driven by an unlicensed male. No injuries were reported among the sedan's occupants, including a child. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when visibility is poor and unlicensed drivers operate vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 24 - A man clung to his car as a thief sped off. The car crashed into parked vehicles. He was crushed and struck again by a fleeing SUV. Blood pooled on the Bronx street. He was left with critical head and leg injuries.

ABC7 reported on April 24, 2025, that a 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries while trying to stop a car thief on Wilkinson Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance video captured the suspect entering the double-parked Infiniti as the owner ran to intervene. The man was dragged for a block and a half before the car crashed into parked vehicles. ABC7 notes, 'Witnesses described a bloody scene and severe leg injury.' After falling, the victim was also struck by the suspect’s SUV. Police said the suspect abandoned the stolen car and fled on foot. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle theft and high-speed flight on city streets. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Car Theft Leaves Man Critically Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-04-24

Apr 22 - SUV hit cyclist in Bronx. Rider thrown, hip bruised. Police cite failure to yield. Streets remain harsh for those on two wheels.

A station wagon/SUV struck a 25-year-old male cyclist at E 169 St and Rev James A Polite Ave in the Bronx. The cyclist, traveling south, was ejected and suffered a hip contusion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV's left front hit the bike's center front. No injuries were reported for the SUV driver. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 17 - A box truck pulled out. A man stood in the road. The truck hit him head-on. His body crushed. He died there, as the Bronx woke.

A 61-year-old man was killed when a box truck struck him head-on near Coster Street and Oak Point Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck pulled from its spot and hit the man, who was standing in the roadway. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The man suffered fatal crush injuries. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 16 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Bruckner Expressway. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal and flesh met in the Bronx. The system failed to protect.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The 33-year-old motorcycle rider was injured, suffering an abrasion to his leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as a contributing factor. The sedan was changing lanes before the collision. The motorcycle struck the left side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported. The police report notes the motorcycle rider wore a helmet. Systemic danger persists on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 15 - 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

Apr 12 - A bus hit a man crossing Westchester Ave at E 160 St. The impact left him with chest injuries. He was conscious. The crash happened in the crosswalk. The bus struck with its right front bumper.

A bus traveling west on Westchester Ave struck a 40-year-old man crossing at E 160 St in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered internal chest injuries but remained conscious. The bus hit him with its right front bumper. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 11 - A Ford sedan hit a woman crossing Westchester Ave with the signal. She suffered leg injuries. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

A Ford sedan struck a 26-year-old woman as she crossed Westchester Ave at E 163 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The woman suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes or circumstances are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 11 - A car hit a young woman in the Bronx. She was crossing at the intersection. Her leg was hurt. The driver’s actions remain unclear. The street stayed dangerous.

A 21-year-old woman was injured when a vehicle struck her at the intersection of Leggett Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle hit her with its center front end while going straight ahead. No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 8 - A sedan slows on Westchester Ave. Metal slams metal. A man clutches his neck, stunned. A woman sits silent. The Bronx street holds its breath.

A sedan was struck from behind near Westchester Ave and E 162 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, metal struck metal at the center back of the sedan. A 40-year-old man driving the car suffered a neck injury and shock. A 38-year-old woman passenger was also involved. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact left the street silent, the toll clear in the aftermath.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Apr 5 - A van turned left. It struck Inza Fofana in the crosswalk. He died at Lincoln Hospital. The driver stayed. No arrest. The street stayed busy. The city stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 5, 2025, that Inza Fofana, 52, was killed while crossing E. 149th St. and Morris Ave. in Mott Haven. The article states, "a 48-year-old man driving a 2019 Ford Transit van west on E. 149th St. struck Fofana as the driver attempted to make a left turn onto Morris Ave." Fofana was taken to Lincoln Hospital, where he died. The driver remained at the scene. No arrest has been made, and the investigation continues. The report highlights the persistent danger at intersections where turning vehicles meet pedestrians.

• Van Turns, Man Killed Crossing Bronx, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-05