Blood on Their Hands: NYC Leaders Stall as Bronx Streets Kill

A motorbike slammed at Pelham Parkway and White Plains Road. Driver hurt in the leg. Police cite inattention and unsafe speed. No other injuries reported.

A motorbike crashed at Pelham Parkway and White Plains Road in the Bronx. The 32-year-old driver suffered a knee and lower leg injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. The driver was conscious and wore a lap belt. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle's front end took the impact, but there was no reported damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Astor Avenue. One driver suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

Two sedans collided at Astor Avenue and Throop Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. A 29-year-old woman driving one sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. Three others, including a 68-year-old man and a child, were listed as occupants with unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 36-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after his SUV, initially parked, was involved in a crash on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The impact damaged the vehicle's right front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving his 2024 Chevrolet SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 4:48 AM. The vehicle was initially parked before the crash, which resulted in damage to the right front bumper. The driver sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved only one vehicle and one occupant. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An unlicensed e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding head-on with a sedan. The crash happened on Pelham Parkway South. Driver distraction by the sedan operator contributed to the violent impact and serious injury.

According to the police report, at 17:35 on Pelham Parkway South, a collision occurred between an unlicensed male e-scooter driver and a licensed male sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling westbound and collided front-to-front. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan, registered in New Jersey and driven by a licensed Pennsylvania driver, also had one occupant. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation in serious urban crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Mercedes slammed into Darryl Mathis Jr.'s stalled car on the Major Deegan. Mathis called for help, then for an ambulance. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed Mathis to the hospital. He died. The killer behind the wheel vanished into the night.

NY Daily News reported on March 24, 2025, that Darryl Mathis Jr. was killed when a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his disabled Ford on the Major Deegan Expressway. Mathis, stranded after his battery died, called friends for help. As one friend recounted, 'He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run.' The Mercedes driver fled the scene and has not been caught. Mathis was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The crash highlights the dangers faced by stranded motorists on city highways and the deadly consequences when drivers flee. No policy changes or enforcement actions were detailed in the article.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Stranded Bronx Motorist, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-24

A black Mercedes slammed into a Ford on the Major Deegan. Both cars spun out. The Mercedes driver ran. The Ford driver died at St. Barnabas. Police closed the highway for hours. No arrests. The city’s roads stay deadly.

NY Daily News reported on March 22, 2025, that a 39-year-old driver was killed after a black Mercedes-Benz rear-ended his Ford Crown Victoria on the Major Deegan Expressway. The article states, “The hit-and-run driver responsible escaped on foot, police said.” Both vehicles lost control and crashed. Emergency services transported the victim to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he died. The Mercedes driver fled the scene, and no arrests have been made. Police closed the southbound lanes for several hours during the investigation. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of rear-end collisions and the persistent risk posed by hit-and-run drivers on New York City highways.

• Bronx Highway Hit-And-Run Kills Driver, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-22

A truck backing north on E Tremont Ave struck the left side of a northbound sedan. The sedan’s front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. A truck was backing north when it collided with the left side doors of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried one occupant in the front passenger seat, a 43-year-old man who was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies the contributing factor as "Following Too Closely," indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance while maneuvering. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the truck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck an e-bike from behind on Pelham Parkway. The 25-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles traveled southbound. The crash exposed dangerous following distances and driver inattention in a busy corridor.

According to the police report, at 8:24 a.m. on Pelham Parkway near White Plains Road, a sedan and an e-bike were traveling southbound when the sedan struck the e-bike from behind. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor twice, indicating that the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the e-bike. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. There was no vehicle damage reported. This crash highlights the risks posed by inadequate following distances and driver errors in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed head-on on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries including fractures and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the sole contributing factors in this violent collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:59 AM on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling in opposite directions. Both drivers, a 33-year-old man and a 71-year-old man, were injured with serious trauma: the younger driver sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, while the older driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers, with no other causes or victim behaviors noted. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash, and neither was ejected from their vehicles. This crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800240 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Sedan making improper U-turn struck another on Bronx Park East. One driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Both cars damaged. Impact sudden, sharp. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 2320 Bronx Park East in the Bronx at 9:42 AM. One sedan, making an improper U-turn, struck another sedan traveling straight. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 62-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. Damage was reported to the left front and rear bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV driver, parked and inattentive, struck a northbound e-scooter rider on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver distraction and vehicle positioning.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. A northbound e-scooter, operated by a 24-year-old female driver, collided with a parked SUV that was struck on its left side doors. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain awareness. The e-scooter driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The SUV was a 2023 Toyota SUV, and the driver was licensed in New York. The e-scooter driver was not wearing safety equipment, but no contributing factors related to victim behavior were noted. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers and parked vehicles obstructing or interacting with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a box truck pulling from the curb. The woman driving crushed her shoulder. The man beside her pinned by the seat. Both awake. Both broken. Distraction behind the wheel. Metal and flesh torn in the Bronx dusk.

On Van Nest Avenue near 606 in the Bronx, a sedan collided with a box truck that was pulling from the curb. According to the police report, the sedan's driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder, while her 33-year-old male passenger was pinned and injured in the back. Both were conscious but sustained serious injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the passenger. The sedan's left front bumper struck the right side doors of the box truck, which sustained no damage. The box truck was starting from parking, while the sedan was going straight ahead. The focus remains on driver distraction as the systemic danger leading to this violent crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped slammed into a minivan in Soundview. Two teens thrown. One died. The other survived. The driver stayed. Police probe who had the right of way. Another young life lost on Bronx streets.

Gothamist (2025-02-25) reports a fatal crash at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street in the Bronx. A 17-year-old, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, drove a moped with a 14-year-old passenger when they collided with a Honda Odyssey. Both were thrown from the moped. Quizhpi Naranjo died at Jacobi Hospital; the girl survived. The minivan driver, 42, remained at the scene and faced no charges. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is still determining 'who had the right of way and whether a traffic violation played a role.' This marks the second traffic death this year in the 43rd Precinct, highlighting ongoing dangers for young road users.

• Bronx Teen Killed In Moped-Minivan Crash, Gothamist, Published 2025-02-25

A northbound e-scooter and southbound bicycle collided head-on on Waters Place. Both drivers were ejected and suffered fractures to their arms. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both riders were conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:00 on Waters Place involving an e-scooter traveling north and a bicycle traveling south. Both drivers were ejected from their vehicles and sustained fractures and dislocations to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male wearing a helmet, and the 21-year-old male e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed and wearing no safety equipment, were both conscious after the collision. The report explicitly attributes the crash to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both parties. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a head-on collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The injuries were severe enough to be classified as injury severity level 3, underscoring the serious consequences of driver distraction in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A northbound e-bike and westbound SUV collided head-on on Yates Ave in the Bronx. The 20-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash, highlighting dangerous conditions for cyclists.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Yates Ave in the Bronx involving a 2006 Subaru SUV traveling west and a 2023 CYKE e-bike traveling north. Both vehicles impacted center front ends. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his e-bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a role. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the risks posed by obstructed views in vehicle-bicycle interactions, with the driver’s limited visibility a critical element in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two vehicles collided on Boston Road in the Bronx. Both drivers injured, one ejected. Police cite unsafe speed as the primary cause. Airbags deployed; injuries reported as serious. The crash left passengers in shock and pain complaints.

At 17:27 on Boston Road in the Bronx, a taxi and a sedan collided while both were traveling south, according to the police report. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel, damaging its left side doors, while the taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injury severity level 3, with complaints of pain or nausea and shock. The left rear passenger, a 67-year-old male, was injured but not ejected, also reporting pain and shock. Both vehicles had airbags deployed, and the sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report explicitly attributes the crash to unsafe speed by the drivers, with no other contributing factors listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 28-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and hit her in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s unsafe speed and passing too closely contributed to the collision in the Bronx late at night.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Astor Ave and Bruner Ave in the Bronx at 11:07 PM. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2012 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. No damage was reported to the vehicle, and the pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the police report does not list this as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver errors in speed management and vehicle positioning during a turn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 60-year-old man crossing Pelham Parkway was struck by a westbound bus making a left turn. The bus driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder injury and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Pelham Parkway was making a left turn when it struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian crossing against the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and suffered an upper arm and shoulder contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors on the part of the bus driver. The point of impact was the bus's left front bumper. The bus sustained no damage and had one occupant, a licensed female driver. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond crossing against the signal, which is noted but the focus remains on the driver's failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A female SUV driver suffered chest injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved three parked vehicles and was linked to driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:42 on Morris Park Avenue in the Bronx. A 36-year-old female driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was injured with contusions and chest trauma, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including handheld cell phone use and other vehicular contributing factors. The collision involved three vehicles, all initially parked, with impact points at their center front ends. The injured driver was conscious and restrained with an air bag and lap belt. The report highlights driver distractions and other vehicular errors as primary causes, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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