About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 12
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Severe Bleeding 7
▸ Severe Lacerations 7
▸ Concussion 11
▸ Whiplash 95
▸ Contusion/Bruise 106
▸ Abrasion 90
▸ Pain/Nausea 37
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 48
- 2023 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW5598) – 253 times • 11 in last 90d here
- 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 181 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2020 Gray Ford Suburban (GJE2364) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Black Ford Suburban (LPU9809) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Crosswalk, Green Light, Tow Truck
Precinct 48: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 11, 2025
Just after 8 AM at Webster Avenue and E 188 Street, a tow‑truck driver went straight and hit four people in the crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed; the pedestrians were crossing with the signal. NYC Open Data
They are not alone. Since Jan 1, 2022, people walking here have been killed 3 times and injured 456 times. Bicyclists have been injured 176 times. NYC Open Data
This Week
- Late at night at Southern Boulevard and E Tremont Avenue, a man on a bike was injured in a crash with another vehicle. NYC Open Data
- Near E Tremont Avenue and Prospect Avenue, police noted a driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted when a bicyclist was hurt. NYC Open Data
- Before dawn near 555 E Fordham Road, a person walking was injured; details were limited. NYC Open Data
Where the street keeps taking
Southern Boulevard is a repeat scene: 3 deaths and 87 injuries since 2022. East Tremont Avenue is another, with 1 death and 201 injuries. NYC Open Data
Evenings are hard here. Deaths stack up around 7 PM and 10 PM. NYC Open Data
Causes we can name
Police records point to human choices we can curb. Failure to yield shows up again and again, tied to 25 injuries. Inattention and distraction show up with 58 injuries. NYC Open Data
On Oct 6 at Webster and E 188, police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed by the tow‑truck driver who hit the people in the crosswalk. NYC Open Data
Fix the known dangers
This precinct can target these corners. Daylight the crosswalks. Add leading walk signals and hardened turns. Slow the straight‑aways on Southern Boulevard and East Tremont. Enforce failure‑to‑yield and distracted driving at the evening peaks, when deaths rise. NYC Open Data
Citywide tools exist. New York can lower speeds and rein in the worst repeat speeders. Both steps sit on the table now. See how and speak up here.
Who must act now
This is Precinct 48. The council member is Oswald Feliz. The Assembly Member is George Alvarez. The State Senator is Luis Sepúlveda. The Stop Super Speeders Act and a 20 MPH default are active fights citywide. Will they back them and push them over the line? Take action.
One morning. One crosswalk. Four people down. We know the corners. We know the hours. We know the fixes. NYC Open Data | NYC Open Data
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Precinct 48 Police Precinct 48 sits in Bronx, District 15, AD 78, SD 32.
It contains Bronx CB6, West Farms, Tremont, Belmont.
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 48
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Distracted driver hits man in Bronx crosswalk▸Aug 31 - Eastbound driver on E 181 Street hit a 56-year-old man in the marked crosswalk at Lafontaine Avenue. Police cited driver inattention. The man was conscious, injured, with abrasions and pain across his body.
A driver traveling east on E 181 Street, going straight ahead, hit a 56-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk at Lafontaine Avenue in the Bronx. The man was injured, conscious at the scene, with abrasions and pain to his entire body. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded as a contributing factor. The point of impact and damage was the right front bumper. Police listed the pedestrian location as an intersection crosswalk. No other contributing factors were identified.
31
Sedan Starts From Parking Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 31 - A sedan pulled from parking and collided with a southbound motorcyclist on Webster Avenue at E 179 St. The rider was partially ejected and injured. The sedan driver was also injured. Police listed driver inattention as the contributing factor.
A sedan starting from a parking spot struck a southbound motorcycle on Webster Avenue at E 179 Street in the Bronx. A 29-year-old man riding the motorcycle was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries; the sedan driver, a 49-year-old woman, was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both operators. The motorcycle was traveling straight; the sedan was beginning to pull into traffic when the left-front of the sedan struck the motorcycle’s right-front, leaving both vehicles damaged and both people hurt.
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Speeding SUV Collides With Northbound Vehicle▸Aug 31 - A speeding SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp crashed into another northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger suffered fractures to his elbow and lower arm. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
An SUV traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp collided with a second northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger, a 30-year-old man, was injured with fractures to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV carried two occupants; the driver was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The SUV showed left rear quarter panel damage. The other vehicle showed right front bumper damage. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver error in this crash.
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Bronx Head-On Crash Injures 70-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 31 - A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided head-on on E 187 Street at 3 Ave. A 70-year-old driver suffered head trauma and shock; another occupant was reported injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling west collided head-on with the driver of a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east on E 187 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A 70-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and shock. Another 70-year-old occupant was reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. Both vehicles were reported going straight. The sedan sustained left-front damage and the SUV center-front impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Driver Speeding Rear-Ends Car on Webster▸Aug 30 - A northbound driver hit the back of a sedan on Webster at E 182nd. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 49-year-old woman driver suffered a neck injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
A northbound driver on Webster Avenue near East 182nd Street hit the back of another sedan while both traveled straight in the Bronx. The crash injured a 49-year-old woman who drove one of the cars. She reported whiplash and a neck injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor in the collision. They documented front-end damage to one sedan and rear-end damage to the other, consistent with a rear-end impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV Turns Improperly Into Moped Rider▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.
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Two SUVs collide on Southern Boulevard▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
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Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
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Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 31 - Eastbound driver on E 181 Street hit a 56-year-old man in the marked crosswalk at Lafontaine Avenue. Police cited driver inattention. The man was conscious, injured, with abrasions and pain across his body.
A driver traveling east on E 181 Street, going straight ahead, hit a 56-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk at Lafontaine Avenue in the Bronx. The man was injured, conscious at the scene, with abrasions and pain to his entire body. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded as a contributing factor. The point of impact and damage was the right front bumper. Police listed the pedestrian location as an intersection crosswalk. No other contributing factors were identified.
31
Sedan Starts From Parking Hits Motorcyclist▸Aug 31 - A sedan pulled from parking and collided with a southbound motorcyclist on Webster Avenue at E 179 St. The rider was partially ejected and injured. The sedan driver was also injured. Police listed driver inattention as the contributing factor.
A sedan starting from a parking spot struck a southbound motorcycle on Webster Avenue at E 179 Street in the Bronx. A 29-year-old man riding the motorcycle was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries; the sedan driver, a 49-year-old woman, was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both operators. The motorcycle was traveling straight; the sedan was beginning to pull into traffic when the left-front of the sedan struck the motorcycle’s right-front, leaving both vehicles damaged and both people hurt.
31
Speeding SUV Collides With Northbound Vehicle▸Aug 31 - A speeding SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp crashed into another northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger suffered fractures to his elbow and lower arm. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
An SUV traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp collided with a second northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger, a 30-year-old man, was injured with fractures to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV carried two occupants; the driver was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The SUV showed left rear quarter panel damage. The other vehicle showed right front bumper damage. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver error in this crash.
31
Bronx Head-On Crash Injures 70-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 31 - A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided head-on on E 187 Street at 3 Ave. A 70-year-old driver suffered head trauma and shock; another occupant was reported injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling west collided head-on with the driver of a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east on E 187 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A 70-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and shock. Another 70-year-old occupant was reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. Both vehicles were reported going straight. The sedan sustained left-front damage and the SUV center-front impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Driver Speeding Rear-Ends Car on Webster▸Aug 30 - A northbound driver hit the back of a sedan on Webster at E 182nd. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 49-year-old woman driver suffered a neck injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
A northbound driver on Webster Avenue near East 182nd Street hit the back of another sedan while both traveled straight in the Bronx. The crash injured a 49-year-old woman who drove one of the cars. She reported whiplash and a neck injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor in the collision. They documented front-end damage to one sedan and rear-end damage to the other, consistent with a rear-end impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
25
SUV Turns Improperly Into Moped Rider▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.
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Two SUVs collide on Southern Boulevard▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
14
Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 31 - A sedan pulled from parking and collided with a southbound motorcyclist on Webster Avenue at E 179 St. The rider was partially ejected and injured. The sedan driver was also injured. Police listed driver inattention as the contributing factor.
A sedan starting from a parking spot struck a southbound motorcycle on Webster Avenue at E 179 Street in the Bronx. A 29-year-old man riding the motorcycle was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries; the sedan driver, a 49-year-old woman, was also reported injured. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for both operators. The motorcycle was traveling straight; the sedan was beginning to pull into traffic when the left-front of the sedan struck the motorcycle’s right-front, leaving both vehicles damaged and both people hurt.
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Speeding SUV Collides With Northbound Vehicle▸Aug 31 - A speeding SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp crashed into another northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger suffered fractures to his elbow and lower arm. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
An SUV traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp collided with a second northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger, a 30-year-old man, was injured with fractures to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV carried two occupants; the driver was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The SUV showed left rear quarter panel damage. The other vehicle showed right front bumper damage. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver error in this crash.
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Bronx Head-On Crash Injures 70-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 31 - A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided head-on on E 187 Street at 3 Ave. A 70-year-old driver suffered head trauma and shock; another occupant was reported injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling west collided head-on with the driver of a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east on E 187 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A 70-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and shock. Another 70-year-old occupant was reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. Both vehicles were reported going straight. The sedan sustained left-front damage and the SUV center-front impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Driver Speeding Rear-Ends Car on Webster▸Aug 30 - A northbound driver hit the back of a sedan on Webster at E 182nd. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 49-year-old woman driver suffered a neck injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
A northbound driver on Webster Avenue near East 182nd Street hit the back of another sedan while both traveled straight in the Bronx. The crash injured a 49-year-old woman who drove one of the cars. She reported whiplash and a neck injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor in the collision. They documented front-end damage to one sedan and rear-end damage to the other, consistent with a rear-end impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV Turns Improperly Into Moped Rider▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.
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Two SUVs collide on Southern Boulevard▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
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Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
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Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
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Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
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Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 31 - A speeding SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp crashed into another northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger suffered fractures to his elbow and lower arm. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.
An SUV traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp collided with a second northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger, a 30-year-old man, was injured with fractures to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV carried two occupants; the driver was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The SUV showed left rear quarter panel damage. The other vehicle showed right front bumper damage. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver error in this crash.
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Bronx Head-On Crash Injures 70-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 31 - A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided head-on on E 187 Street at 3 Ave. A 70-year-old driver suffered head trauma and shock; another occupant was reported injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling west collided head-on with the driver of a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east on E 187 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A 70-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and shock. Another 70-year-old occupant was reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. Both vehicles were reported going straight. The sedan sustained left-front damage and the SUV center-front impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Driver Speeding Rear-Ends Car on Webster▸Aug 30 - A northbound driver hit the back of a sedan on Webster at E 182nd. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 49-year-old woman driver suffered a neck injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
A northbound driver on Webster Avenue near East 182nd Street hit the back of another sedan while both traveled straight in the Bronx. The crash injured a 49-year-old woman who drove one of the cars. She reported whiplash and a neck injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor in the collision. They documented front-end damage to one sedan and rear-end damage to the other, consistent with a rear-end impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV Turns Improperly Into Moped Rider▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.
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Two SUVs collide on Southern Boulevard▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
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Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
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Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 31 - A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided head-on on E 187 Street at 3 Ave. A 70-year-old driver suffered head trauma and shock; another occupant was reported injured. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling west collided head-on with the driver of a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling east on E 187 Street at 3 Avenue in the Bronx. A 70-year-old male driver suffered head trauma and shock. Another 70-year-old occupant was reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. Both vehicles were reported going straight. The sedan sustained left-front damage and the SUV center-front impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.
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Driver Speeding Rear-Ends Car on Webster▸Aug 30 - A northbound driver hit the back of a sedan on Webster at E 182nd. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 49-year-old woman driver suffered a neck injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
A northbound driver on Webster Avenue near East 182nd Street hit the back of another sedan while both traveled straight in the Bronx. The crash injured a 49-year-old woman who drove one of the cars. She reported whiplash and a neck injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor in the collision. They documented front-end damage to one sedan and rear-end damage to the other, consistent with a rear-end impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV Turns Improperly Into Moped Rider▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.
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Two SUVs collide on Southern Boulevard▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
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Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
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Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 30 - A northbound driver hit the back of a sedan on Webster at E 182nd. Police recorded unsafe speed. A 49-year-old woman driver suffered a neck injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
A northbound driver on Webster Avenue near East 182nd Street hit the back of another sedan while both traveled straight in the Bronx. The crash injured a 49-year-old woman who drove one of the cars. She reported whiplash and a neck injury and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor in the collision. They documented front-end damage to one sedan and rear-end damage to the other, consistent with a rear-end impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.
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SUV Turns Improperly Into Moped Rider▸Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.
22
Two SUVs collide on Southern Boulevard▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
14
Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
12
Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 25 - A driver in an SUV turned improperly into a northbound moped on East Fordham Road. The 21-year-old rider fell and suffered an arm abrasion. Police listed Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
According to the police report, the driver of an SUV turned improperly and struck the center front end of a northbound 2023 Zhilo moped near 400 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx. The moped operator, a 21-year-old man, was going straight when the SUV turned into his path. He remained conscious and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Vehicle records list the moped operator as unlicensed. No pedestrians or fatalities were reported in this crash; the incident is logged as collision 4837590.
22
Two SUVs collide on Southern Boulevard▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
14
Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
12
Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.
Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.
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Driver Rear-Ends 67-Year-Old E-Bike Rider▸Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 14 - A driver rear-ended an eastbound e-bike on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave. The 67-year-old rider was ejected and injured — knee, lower leg and foot, plus bruising. Police recorded "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely."
According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely." A driver struck a 67-year-old male e-bike rider from behind on E Tremont Ave at Arthur Ave in the Bronx. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight when the driver's right-front bumper hit the bike’s center back end. The rider was ejected, remained conscious at the scene, and suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg and foot and contusions. The motor vehicle sustained right-front bumper damage. The location falls within the 48th Precinct.
12
Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders▸Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
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Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 12 - A Mercedes struck two moped riders on Bronx River Parkway. Both were thrown and killed. The driver, charged with DWI, walked free without bail. Grief and anger fill the air. Systemic cracks show.
According to NY Daily News (2025-08-12), Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, 21, drove a Mercedes on Bronx River Parkway and struck two moped riders, killing both. Prosecutors charged him with DWI; he was released without bail. The article quotes a victim's sister: "Two people were killed. He was drunk." Police say Neyra Yuyes tried to pass another car, hit it, and caused a deadly chain reaction. The district attorney is still investigating, and charges may be upgraded. The crash exposes gaps in bail reform, as most DWI charges remain ineligible for bail. Lawmakers are considering changes.
- Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-12
9
Truck pass maneuver injures Bronx passengers▸Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 9 - A westbound truck tried to pass on the Cross Bronx. It clipped an SUV. Two passengers were hurt. Steel met flesh in the rush of lanes. The roadway did what it always does. It punished the unprotected inside the car.
Two westbound vehicles collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway: a diesel tractor‑truck and a Toyota SUV. Two passengers in the SUV were injured, one with head trauma and one with a leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The truck was passing pre‑crash and struck with its right front; the SUV was going straight and was hit on its left front. Driver errors cited include improper passing and improper lane usage. Only after those errors does the report note unknown safety equipment for the injured passengers.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver▸Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
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Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.
- Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09
8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run▸Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
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Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.
CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.
- Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-08
7
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection▸Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
26
SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
24
SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
21
E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.
6
Taxi Passenger Distraction Hits 70-Year-Old Cyclist▸Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
5
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
2
SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 6 - A taxi passenger's distraction on East Fordham Road injured a 70-year-old cyclist. He was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his arm near 3rd Avenue. The taxi was parked; the cyclist was going straight west.
A taxi and a bicycle collided on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. The taxi was parked. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm/hand. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor. The report lists no driver errors beyond that contributing factor. The taxi driver is recorded as licensed and the taxi showed no damage in the report. No other injuries to the taxi occupants were reported.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Park Blvd▸Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 5 - A box truck hit the rear of a sedan on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd. A 37-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cited driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling south.
Two vehicles were traveling south on Bedford Park Blvd near Southern Blvd when the driver of a box truck struck the center back of a sedan. A 37-year-old woman, the sedan's front passenger, sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the center back end and the truck's point of impact as the right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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SUV Rear‑Ends Parked SUV on Cross Bronx▸Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Aug 2 - A driver in an SUV hit a parked SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Four people in the parked vehicle were injured, including a driver with a shoulder bruise and passengers with neck and back pain. Police cited driver inattention, following too closely, and a limited view.
A driver in an SUV, traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway, struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle hit the parked vehicle center front to center back. Four occupants of the parked SUV were injured. The parked driver suffered a shoulder contusion; three passengers reported neck and back pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The report notes the moving vehicle as a 2005 Honda SUV and the parked vehicle as a 2025 Cadillac SUV with four occupants. The report lists no errors by the injured parties.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver▸Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
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Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver,
New York Post,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.
According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.
- Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Hits E‑Bike, Cyclist Ejected▸Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Jul 26 - A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man on an e-bike on Crotona Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police listed unsafe lane changing and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors.
A driver in an SUV hit a 40-year-old man riding an e-bike on Crotona Avenue near East 176th Street in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury; he complained of pain, nausea and was in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The report also notes "Turning Improperly" in the bicyclist's contributing factors. Police recorded the listed driver errors as key factors. The SUV driver was not reported injured.
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SUV Backs Into Elderly Pedestrian on E 178 St▸Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Jul 24 - An SUV reversed on E 178 St, striking a 69-year-old man. He suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite unsafe backing. The street bore the impact. The system failed to shield the walker.
A 69-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV backing on E 178 St at Hughes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was reversing when the vehicle hit the man, causing a shoulder contusion. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash highlights the danger of unsafe backing in city streets.
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E-Bike Slams Sedan on E 180 St, Two Hurt▸Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.
Jul 21 - E-bike struck sedan at unsafe speed. Two riders thrown, legs bloodied. Pain and abrasions. Bronx street, midday. Metal and flesh met hard. Both injured, both conscious.
Two people riding an e-bike were injured after crashing into a sedan on E 180 St at Mapes Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, both the e-bike driver and passenger were partially ejected and suffered leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage. Both injured parties were conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.