Sep 10 - A driver in an SUV hit a sedan’s rear on Bruckner Blvd at Brown Place. One driver, 41, suffered neck and crush injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

Two eastbound drivers collided on Bruckner Boulevard at Brown Place in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV went straight and hit the rear of a sedan. The crash injured one driver, a 41-year-old man, with neck injuries and crush complaints. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east, the sedan showed damage to the right rear bumper, and the SUV had damage to the center front end. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the SUV driver. The other driver, 48, was listed with unspecified injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 6 - A driver in a Jeep going east hit a 34-year-old woman at 440 E 102 St. Police cited aggressive driving. She suffered a head wound and severe bleeding.

A driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling east hit a 34-year-old woman at 440 E 102 St in Manhattan at about 1:18 a.m. She sustained a head injury with severe bleeding and was listed as conscious. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" was the contributing factor. Police recorded aggressive driving/road rage by the driver. The report lists a center-front point of impact and center-front vehicle damage. An occupant tied to the vehicle was noted with an unspecified injury. No further details were recorded in the file.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 3 - A driver in an SUV turned right at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was semiconscious with severe bleeding. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention.

A driver in a 2008 Lexus SUV made a right turn at E 167 St and River Ave in the Bronx and hit a 47-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury, severe bleeding, and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was a right turn and the pedestrian was at the intersection crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was licensed. The case is logged as collision 4840226.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 26 - A driver failed to yield on Bruckner Boulevard at Leggett Avenue and struck a woman walking and a woman on an e‑bike. Both suffered crush injuries and died at the scene. Police list Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

A driver struck a pedestrian and a bicyclist at the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. Both victims were women, age 32, who sustained crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the contributing factor is "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian is recorded as a person at the intersection. The bicyclist is recorded as the driver of an e-bike; the e-bike shows left front quarter panel damage and a pre-crash action of "Starting in Traffic." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 22 - A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue and crushed a 73-year-old man working on a parked car. The truck’s back end hit. The man suffered leg crush injuries. Police list Backing Unsafely. System failed the one on foot.

A box truck reversed on Bryant Avenue near East Bay Avenue and struck a 73-year-old man who was pushing or working on a parked sedan. The pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The truck was backing; impact was to its center rear. Data lists Backing Unsafely for the driver and the crash. The parked sedan was hit at its rear. No other factors are cited in the report. The harm fell on the person on foot while the truck showed no damage, underscoring the danger of reversing trucks in curbside space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 3 - A driver rear-ended another sedan on Bruckner Expressway. A 36-year-old man suffered crush injuries to the head. Police recorded following too closely. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected.

A driver in a sedan rear-ended the center back end of another sedan on Bruckner Expressway while both vehicles were traveling south. The driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.'" The front of the striking sedan hit the rear of the struck sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit a parked garbage truck on the Major Deegan Expressway. A 38-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. Police listed driver inexperience as a contributing factor.

The driver of an SUV was changing lanes on the Major Deegan Expressway when he struck a parked garbage truck. One driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded the SUV’s point of impact as the left front bumper and the truck’s right rear bumper. Airbag deployment and a lap belt were recorded for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash report cites driver inexperience as the listed error by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 26 - Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. A 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention; one driver was unlicensed.

Two sedans collided at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. “According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one vehicle suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg.” Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The involved vehicles were both sedans: one had center-front damage after traveling south; the other had right-side door damage after traveling west. The report notes multiple occupants, including a 3-year-old passenger, and does not list pedestrian or cyclist injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 22 - A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.

A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 22 - A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on East 92nd. The rider, 34, suffered crushed legs. Police cite outside distraction and inexperience. The crash left the rider partially ejected but conscious.

A 34-year-old motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a parked SUV on East 92nd Street in Manhattan. According to the police report, the rider suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot and was partially ejected from the motorcycle but remained conscious. Police list 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distraction and inexperience on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 15 - A taxi driver was shot in the Bronx after a fare dispute. The driver survived. The shooter fled but was arrested. Violence erupted over a $40 ride. Police acted fast. The street was left scarred.

According to ABC7 (2025-07-15), a 27-year-old taxi driver, Alusine Barrie, was shot in the abdomen during a fare dispute on Nelson Avenue, Bronx. The shooter, Joseph Meeks, 76, tried four credit cards before the argument escalated. ABC7 reports, "Mr. Barrie asked him to get out of the car and pay him, instead of paying him he shot him in the stomach." Meeks, with about 60 prior arrests, was charged with attempted murder. The United Federation of Taxi Drivers urged the district attorney to deny bail. The incident highlights risks faced by drivers and exposes gaps in passenger screening and fare enforcement.

• Taxi Driver Shot Over Fare Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 13 - Two moped drivers collided on E 135 St at Locust Ave. A 23-year-old and a 16-year-old suffered crush injuries. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, two moped drivers collided at E 135 St and Locust Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were driving the two mopeds. Both riders suffered crush injuries and are listed as injured and conscious. Police recorded "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors for both drivers. Both mopeds show center back end damage and neither rider was ejected. Injury severity is listed as 4 for each rider. The police report attributes the crash to the drivers' unsafe lane changes and speed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 9 - SUV turned on Jerome Ave. Two pedestrians crossing with signal hit. Both suffered severe injuries. Police cite alcohol and driver distraction. System failed to protect those walking.

Two pedestrians, a 51-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man, were struck and injured by an SUV making a right turn on Jerome Ave at Edward L Grant Hwy. According to the police report, both pedestrians were crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians suffered injuries to their entire bodies, including severe lacerations and crush injuries. The driver and another occupant, both 85, were uninjured. The system allowed a distracted, impaired driver to endanger people walking with the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose, struck six pedestrians, shattered scaffolding, then the driver fled. Screams echoed. Blood on the sidewalk. Police hunt for suspects. Steel and flesh collided. No arrests.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb and crashing into scaffolding at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, stopped at a turn, accelerated into a crosswalk where 'people in the crosswalk had the right of way.' Witnesses described panic and pain. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the danger when drivers disregard pedestrian priority. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Mustang Plows Into Scaffolding, Six Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

Jun 19 - A cyclist swerved to avoid a pedestrian in Central Park. He fell. His head struck the curb. He died at the hospital. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. The crash happened at a crosswalk near 96th Street. The case is under investigation.

ABC7 reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after colliding with a pedestrian while riding an e-bike in Central Park. According to police, Nico-Garcia swerved to avoid a 41-year-old pedestrian crossing at the crosswalk near 96th Street and East Drive. He fell, struck his head on the curb, and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital. The pedestrian sustained minor abrasions. ABC7 notes, 'Officials say Nico-Garcia was on an e-bike and was not wearing a helmet at the time he was thrown.' New York City does not require cyclists over 14 to wear helmets. In Central Park, pedestrians have the right of way at all times. The incident remains under investigation, highlighting ongoing risks at crosswalks and the lack of helmet mandates for adult cyclists.

• Cyclist Killed Dodging Pedestrian In Park, ABC7, Published 2025-06-19

Jun 14 - A 22-year-old cyclist slammed into a right-side door on E 100 St. He flew from his bike. Blood poured from his head. He stayed conscious. The crash left him injured and shaken.

A 22-year-old man riding south on E 100 St at 2 Ave was ejected from his bike after striking a right-side door. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and an unspecified vehicle. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No driver errors were detailed in the data. The cyclist was the only person injured in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 13 - A tanker truck turned left on Bruckner. A moped went straight. The two collided. A 22-year-old moped passenger died from head injuries. The moped driver, 23, was hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The street saw blood and loss.

A deadly crash unfolded at Bruckner Boulevard and Southern Boulevard in the Bronx. A tanker truck, heading west, made a left turn. A moped, traveling south, went straight. The two vehicles collided. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The moped carried two young men. The 22-year-old passenger suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The 23-year-old moped driver was injured, reporting pain and nausea. The tanker driver, 31, was not reported injured. No helmet use or signals were listed as factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers disregard traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11