Sep 7 - A northbound sedan driver went straight on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway. The impact crushed him. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A 23-year-old driver traveled north on Mosholu Parkway, going straight, and hit a 30-year-old man in the roadway, not at an intersection. The man suffered crush injuries and died. A front-seat passenger was in the car. "According to the police report, the northbound driver was going straight on Mosholu Parkway and hit a 30-year-old pedestrian, who died from crush injuries." Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The vehicle was listed as a sedan. The borough was not listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07

Aug 15 - A driver in an SUV struck a moped on Pelham Parkway near East Fordham. The 30‑year‑old moped rider suffered severe lacerations and shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage.

A collision on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx left a 30‑year‑old male moped rider injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight northeast when the crash occurred. The driver of an SUV recorded no damage; the moped showed center‑front and left‑front quarter panel damage. The rider suffered severe lacerations and upper‑arm/shoulder trauma and was conscious at the scene. The crash file lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The moped driver was unlicensed, as noted in vehicle records. No other driver errors are coded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.

A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

Jul 23 - A cyclist struck a woman crossing Bronxdale Ave. She suffered severe lacerations. Obstructed view and sudden reaction played roles. The street turned brutal in a blink.

A 26-year-old cyclist traveling north on Bronxdale Ave collided with a 61-year-old woman at the intersection with Morris Park Ave. According to the police report, the pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - A sedan struck a 24-year-old man crossing E Tremont Ave with the signal. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered back crush injuries. The street stayed loud. The pain lingered.

A sedan hit a 24-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed E Tremont Ave at White Plains Rd in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his back. No vehicle damage was reported. The data shows the driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The police report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 18 - The driver of a sedan hit a 41-year-old bicyclist on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street. The rider suffered severe facial lacerations. Police recorded both vehicles going straight and listed contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a sedan and a bicyclist collided on Walton Avenue at East 175th Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man, suffered severe facial lacerations. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." The bicycle shows center back end damage and the sedan shows right front bumper impact. Police data do not record any specific driver errors in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A moped slammed on E Tremont Ave. The driver, ejected, suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. The Bronx night turned violent. No helmet. No mercy.

A moped crash on E Tremont Ave in the Bronx left a 33-year-old male driver ejected and bleeding from the head. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and driver inexperience. The driver, who wore no safety equipment, was conscious but severely injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The moped struck with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. No other vehicles or persons were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A 14-year-old unlicensed driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on Pelham Parkway North. A sedan and a standing scooter collided. The teen lay unconscious. Others escaped serious harm.

A crash on Pelham Parkway North at Bronxwood Avenue left a 14-year-old unlicensed male driver of a standing scooter ejected and unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and a standing scooter collided as both traveled straight. The teen suffered crush injuries and was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the report after driver actions. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

May 18 - A sedan hit a man on Jerome Avenue. Blood pooled on the street. The driver passed too close. The man’s leg was torn open. The Bronx night stayed loud and cold.

A 40-year-old man walking on Jerome Avenue was struck by a sedan. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The man was not at an intersection when hit. The report lists driver error as passing too closely. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - A sedan hits a man at Jerome Avenue. Blood pools on the street. The driver clutches his arm. Witnesses freeze. Pain and confusion hang in the Bronx air.

A 35-year-old man walking at the intersection near 3545 Jerome Avenue was struck by a northbound sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 57-year-old driver reported arm pain. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The crash left witnesses silent and shaken. No other injuries were specified. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but highlights unsafe speed as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 13 - Sedan struck SUV on Bronx River Parkway. A young woman, unbelted, thrown partway out. Blood on her arm. She lay unconscious. Others moaned. Neck and back pain. Unsafe lane change led to chaos.

A Toyota sedan hit the rear quarter of a southbound Volkswagen SUV on Bronx River Parkway. According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman was partially ejected and left unconscious with severe arm lacerations. Another passenger suffered neck pain. The driver reported back pain. Police list 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The report notes the injured woman wore no safety equipment, but only after citing driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A moped, pushed too fast by an unlicensed teen, crashed into an SUV’s rear on E 204 St. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street froze. Sirens came late. The city’s danger pulsed in the silence.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old unlicensed male was driving a moped southbound on E 204 St near E Mosholu Pkwy S when he struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV. The report states the moped was traveling at 'Unsafe Speed.' The teen’s head hit the vehicle, causing bleeding and crush injuries, but he remained conscious. The SUV’s right rear bumper cracked from the impact. The police report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, and notes the moped driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the SUV driver. The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, speeding drivers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 22 - 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

Mar 5 - 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 2025-09-19

Feb 16 - A 60-year-old e-bike rider crashed headfirst into a parked SUV on Jerome Avenue. Blood streaked his face. He stayed conscious, but the impact left him with severe head lacerations. The SUV never moved. The crash was sudden, brutal, and avoidable.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike on Jerome Avenue near East 190th Street collided headfirst with the left side doors of a parked SUV. The narrative states, 'An e-bike struck the side of a parked SUV. A 60-year-old man hit headfirst. Blood ran down his face. He stayed conscious.' The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV was stationary and unoccupied at the time, while the e-bike was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The cyclist suffered severe lacerations to the head but remained conscious at the scene. No mention is made of helmet use or other cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The report underscores the role of inattention and improper lane usage in this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19