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Unseen Toll of Car Accidents in NYC

Examining Justice, Accountability By Jacob Oresky Bronx Voice April 1, 2025 NEW YORK - The relentless pulse of New York City, a metropolis defined by its constant motion, carries a hidden cost: the persistent threat of car accidents. While the city invests in initiatives aimed at bolstering road safety, collisions remain a stark reality, leaving a trail of injured individuals and fractured families in their wake.  Understanding the multifaceted factors that contribute to these incidents, acknowledging their broader impact, and examining the often-complex path to justice are essential for fostering a safer urban environment. Despite dedicated efforts to curb traffic-related harm, car accidents in NYC continue to occur with unsettling regularity. What might be brushed off as a routine byproduct of big-city living often masks underlying issues of negligence and systemic vulnerabilities. Statistical snapshots paint a ...

Fireball Snarls Traffic Outside Co-op City

Video - Car Catches Fire on New England Thruway 

Firefighters work to extinguish a car fire along the Northbound New England Thruway outside of Co-op City on Monday, March 16. -Photo courtesy of Citizen's App

Firefighters work to extinguish a car fire along the Northbound New England Thruway outside of Co-op City on Monday, March 16. -Photo courtesy of Citizen's App


By David Greene

Bronx Voice

March 19, 2024


BRONX - A vehicle fire temporarily shut down the New England Thruway outside of Co-op City over the weekend, cops said. Dramatic footage of the fire was captured on Citizen app.


According to police officials the incident was reported at 11:32 pm on Sunday, March 16, along the Northbound New England Thruway, between Bartow Avenue and Baychester Avenue. 


One police official told the Bronx Voice, "FDNY responded and extinguished the fire." He added, "No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.


A spokesperson at the FDNY stated that firefighters received the call at 11:37 p.m. and the incident was closed at 1:42 a.m on March 16.

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