Blood on the Boulevard: Demand Action Before More Lives Are Lost

Mar 25 - SUV dodged debris, struck moped. Impact flipped the bike. Seventeen-year-old passenger thrown, left with leg wounds. Driver inattention and road hazards fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV on Harrison Avenue in the Bronx struck a northbound moped while trying to avoid debris. The SUV's left front bumper hit the moped's center front end. The moped overturned, ejecting a 17-year-old male passenger. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Obstruction/Debris' as contributing factors. The passenger rode without safety equipment, but the crash stemmed from driver inattention and roadway hazards.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 25 - Two sedans crashed on E 175 St in the Bronx. Both drivers suffered injuries, including a concussion and upper arm trauma. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant front-left bumper damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on E 175 St near Jerome Ave in the Bronx at 14:22. Both drivers were injured: a 31-year-old man sustained a concussion and head injury, and a 36-year-old man suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The vehicles, traveling south and north respectively, impacted each other on their left front bumpers, causing damage to both. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 23 - Two people suffered neck injuries when SUVs collided on Clinton Place. One driver turned left, striking a vehicle going straight. Police cited traffic control disregard and other driver errors.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Clinton Place near Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 16:54. A 2018 Honda SUV making a left turn collided with a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling straight north. Both the 36-year-old male driver and 25-year-old female front passenger in the Honda suffered neck contusions and bruises. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors in ignoring traffic rules. No victim actions contributed to the crash. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 22 - A black Mercedes struck a southbound driver from behind on the Major Deegan. The Mercedes driver fled on foot. The victim died at St. Barnabas. Police closed lanes to investigate. The search for the fleeing driver continues.

ABC7 reported on March 22, 2025, that a deadly hit-and-run occurred around 3:45 a.m. on the Major Deegan Expressway near West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the NYPD, 'a 39-year-old man was driving southbound on the expressway when he was struck by a black Mercedes Benz sedan from behind.' The Mercedes driver exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot, leaving the victim critically injured. First responders took the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. All southbound lanes were closed for the investigation. The incident highlights the ongoing danger of hit-and-run crashes and the challenges police face in holding fleeing drivers accountable.

• Hit-and-Run Kills Driver on Deegan, ABC7, Published 2025-03-22

Mar 19 - A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, colliding center to center front and back ends.

According to the police report, at 17:30 on the Cross Bronx Expressway, a 2018 HINO box truck traveling westbound collided with the rear of a 2017 Nissan sedan also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision involved two licensed male drivers from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The data indicates a failure to maintain safe distance or control by the truck driver, resulting in the rear-end collision. No victim behaviors or crossing signals were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 17 - A bicyclist riding east on West Burnside Avenue was struck from behind by a reversing SUV. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The SUV was stationary before impact, indicating driver error in vehicle movement.

According to the police report, at 12:23 PM on West Burnside Avenue, a 45-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was hit in the center back end by a 2017 Ford SUV that was parked before the crash. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact on the SUV was its center back end, indicating the vehicle moved backward into the cyclist. The report lists no contributing factors from the bicyclist but notes unspecified contributing factors overall. The SUV driver’s action of reversing or moving while parked caused the collision. No helmet or other safety equipment was used by the bicyclist, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver errors involving parked vehicles moving unexpectedly into vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 10 - A 71-year-old woman suffered bruises and a lower arm injury after a cyclist distracted by inattention struck her at a marked crosswalk. The impact caused moderate injury but no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on East Burnside Avenue collided with a 71-year-old female pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist failed to maintain proper attention. The impact point was the center front end of the bicycle, which sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as moderate injury severity. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly identifies the cyclist's distraction as the cause, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. This incident highlights the dangers posed by inattentive cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797905 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 8 - Two men suffered head injuries and whiplash in a rear-end crash in the Bronx. Both were conscious but injured. The collision involved a sedan and an SUV, both parked, struck from behind by a vehicle traveling southbound on Grand Concourse.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:37 AM in the Bronx near 1749 Grand Concourse. Two occupants, a 27-year-old male driver and a 32-year-old male front passenger, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from their vehicles. The collision involved a sedan and a station wagon/SUV, both parked and struck in the center back end. A third vehicle traveling southbound made contact with the center front end of the sedan. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even when stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 2 - Three women suffered neck and back injuries when sedans struck parked cars on Mount Hope Place. All remained conscious. Driver errors were listed but not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 4:50 AM on Mount Hope Place in the Bronx. Three female passengers, ages 30, 31, and 39, were injured with neck and back complaints. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The crash involved multiple sedans, with at least two parked vehicles struck on their left sides and rear bumpers. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors related to driver actions, indicating driver error but does not specify violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The use of safety equipment by the injured is unknown.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 28 - A 75-year-old woman was struck by an eastbound SUV at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper made impact. She suffered severe lower leg injuries and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of E 176 St and Grand Concourse in the Bronx around 16:10. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling eastbound. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor, but does not cite any driver errors or vehicle damage. The collision highlights the dangers present at intersections where pedestrian signals are not obeyed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 - Sedan turned left on Washington Bridge Connector Road. Driver failed. Pedestrian, 59, struck. She suffered shock and injury. Impact hit left front bumper. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Washington Bridge Connector Road made a left turn and struck a 59-year-old woman crossing the street. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors. The impact was at the car’s left front bumper. The pedestrian was injured and experienced shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash underscores the danger of improper turns and distracted driving for people on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794884 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 25 - A dirt bike and minivan collided in Soundview. Two teens thrown. Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died. His passenger survived. The driver stayed. No charges. The street claimed another young life. Family left to mourn. The city moves on.

According to NY Daily News (published February 25, 2025), 17-year-old Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo died after his dirt bike collided with a Honda Odyssey minivan at Metcalf Ave and E. 172nd St. in the Bronx. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m., with both Naranjo and his 14-year-old passenger thrown from the bike. The girl is expected to recover. The article notes, 'The 42-year-old man driving the Honda Odyssey remained at the scene. No charges were immediately filed as police continued to investigate.' The report highlights the ongoing investigation and the lack of immediate charges, pointing to systemic risks at the intersection. Family members shared memories and grief, underscoring the human toll of traffic violence.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Dirt Bike Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-25

Feb 6 - A rear passenger suffered back injuries in a rear-end crash on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Two southbound vehicles collided, striking each other center back end. The injured occupant remained conscious but reported internal back pain.

According to the police report, at 10:11 AM on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx, two southbound vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—collided rear to rear. The sedan had one occupant, a 35-year-old male passenger seated in the left rear, who sustained internal back injuries and remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at their center back ends. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was not ejected and was identified as an occupant, not a pedestrian or cyclist. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger of rear-end impacts even at moderate speeds, with injuries to vehicle occupants resulting from the force of collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 5 - A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a right-turning SUV on W 181 St in the Bronx. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way by the vehicle driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:55 AM on W 181 St near Aqueduct Ave E in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was riding southbound when he was struck by an SUV making a right turn westbound. The report lists driver errors including 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity level 3. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike's center front end was damaged. The crash highlights critical driver failures in yielding and lane management that led to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 30 - A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered whiplash and full-body injuries after a collision on East 184th Street. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn that failed to yield right-of-way, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on East 184th Street in the Bronx at 5:00 p.m. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash. The report identifies the primary contributing factor as the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way while making a right turn. The bicyclist was riding eastbound and was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle involved was a Mercedes SUV traveling northbound, which struck the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the collision and does not attribute fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 28 - A 42-year-old man driving a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway suffered a head injury and whiplash. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. No vehicle damage or collision impact was reported, with contributing factors unspecified.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver was operating a 2019 Ford sedan southbound on the Major Deegan Expressway at 14:13. The driver sustained a head injury and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3, but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and no point of impact, indicating no collision with another vehicle or object. Contributing factors to the injury are listed as unspecified. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 18 - A northbound SUV struck a parked vehicle on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock. Police cited unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:32 on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. A northbound Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was parked when it was struck on the left side doors by a southbound Ford car/SUV traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factors for the crash. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the parked SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 17 - A 66-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries while getting on or off a vehicle at a Bronx intersection. The crash caused fractures and dislocations, leaving her conscious but seriously hurt. The incident highlights risks at busy urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of W Tremont Ave and University Ave in the Bronx around 7:30 PM. She was getting on or off a vehicle when the crash occurred, resulting in fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The vehicle involved is unspecified with no details on driver actions or vehicle type. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries classified as severity level 3. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report. This incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face in urban intersections even without clear driver fault cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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