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 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 2025-09-18

Jul 4 - A pickup truck hit a woman crossing Havemeyer Ave. She suffered severe head cuts. The driver failed to yield. Both were hurt. The street stayed raw and dangerous.

A Ram pickup truck struck a 55-year-old woman as she crossed Havemeyer Ave at Quimby Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her head. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was also injured. Both injuries were linked to the driver’s failure to yield, as listed in the report. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825753 - 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 28 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Pelham Parkway. One man died. A woman and two children were hurt. Police cite improper lane usage. The crash left pain, loss, and broken bodies in its wake.

A deadly crash unfolded on Pelham Parkway at Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. A motorcycle and an SUV collided. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The 31-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed. A 43-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured, along with two 12-year-old girl passengers. The report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left one dead and several hurt, all due to improper lane usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.

• Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 27 - Two sedans collided on Hunts Point Ave, Bronx. Three pedestrians not in the roadway were injured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact left bodies broken, pain sharp, danger clear.

Two sedans crashed at Hunts Point Ave and Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. Three pedestrians, not in the roadway, were struck and injured. One suffered crush injuries and lost consciousness. Two drivers and two passengers were also hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' One driver was unlicensed. The impact was severe, with injuries to entire bodies and one abdomen. The report lists no helmet or signal issues for those injured. Systemic failure at the intersection left vulnerable people hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - Two sedans slammed together on Rosedale Ave near Cross Bronx Expressway. Three people suffered crush injuries. Shock and pain filled the night. No cause named. Metal and bodies broke.

Two sedans crashed on Rosedale Ave by the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 30-year-old male driver, a 35-year-old male driver, and a 20-year-old female front passenger. All suffered crush injuries and shock. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - A sedan hit a 66-year-old woman working in the roadway at Gleason Avenue. She suffered crush injuries to her leg. The driver and a passenger were unhurt. The street saw pain, not justice.

A sedan making a right turn struck a 66-year-old woman working in the roadway at the intersection of 1690 Gleason Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver, a 27-year-old woman, and a passenger were not injured. No specific driver errors were listed in the report; contributing factors were marked as 'Unspecified.' The impact left the pedestrian hurt while the vehicle showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 21 - A moped crash on Hutchinson River Parkway left an 18-year-old woman sprawled on the asphalt, clinging to life. The driver fled. Metal and bodies scattered. Six others hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on June 21, 2025, that an 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a moped in a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to police, 'the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash,' leaving the woman on the road. The crash began when a Honda Accord hit a Honda Pilot, which then struck the moped from behind, ejecting the passenger. The moped operator stopped briefly but fled before first responders arrived. Six others from the involved vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks of multi-vehicle collisions and the consequences when drivers abandon crash scenes, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unprotected.

• Moped Passenger Critically Hurt in Bronx Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 14 - A 19-year-old man crossing Boston Road suffered severe head wounds. The crash left him conscious but bleeding. Police list causes as unspecified. The intersection saw violence in daylight.

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was hit while crossing at the intersection of Boston Road and East 168th Street in the Bronx. He suffered severe lacerations to his head but remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factors were listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report. The crash occurred as the vehicle traveled south, going straight ahead. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but does not specify this as a contributing factor. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821578 - 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 2 - A man stood on the RFK Bridge. A car hit him. The driver fled. Police found the man, lifeless, on the Manhattan-bound roadway. No arrests. The bridge stayed open. The city kept moving. The investigation drags on.

ABC7 reported on June 2, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on the RFK Bridge near 125th Street. Police said the man, identity unknown, was struck by a vehicle 'as it was exiting the RFK Bridge.' The driver did not stop. Officers responded just before 1 p.m. and found the victim on the Manhattan-bound roadway. He was pronounced dead at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the persistent danger for pedestrians on major city crossings and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.

• Pedestrian Killed In RFK Bridge Hit-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-06-02

May 26 - A motorcycle slammed into parked cars on East 174th Street. The rider, thrown from his bike, suffered severe bleeding and a hip injury. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The street bore the scars. The system failed again.

A 56-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on East 174th Street in the Bronx crashed into parked vehicles, including a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe bleeding and a hip injury. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No injuries were reported among the occupants of the parked vehicles. The police report highlights the dangers of inexperience and speed behind the handlebars. The crash left one man injured and the street marked by violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 24 - A 76-year-old woman died on White Plains Road. An SUV hit her head-on. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened late at night. The street turned deadly in an instant. One life ended. The driver walked away.

A 76-year-old female pedestrian was killed when a northbound SUV struck her on White Plains Road at East 216th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The police report does not list any pedestrian error or equipment as a factor. Systemic danger persists when driver distraction meets vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 20 - A teen cyclist struck an SUV’s side in the Bronx. He flew from his bike, face torn. Police cite passenger distraction. The city’s streets cut deep.

A 16-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations after colliding with the right side doors of a parked SUV on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Passenger Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary, and the cyclist hit the vehicle’s center front end. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The crash left the teen conscious but badly hurt. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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 2025-09-18

May 10 - A taxi struck a woman in the Bronx. She suffered severe hip and leg wounds. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A taxi hit a 37-year-old woman at the intersection of East 220th Street and White Plains Road in the Bronx. She suffered severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was licensed and headed south. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash left the pedestrian injured and exposed the ongoing danger at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 10 - A sedan struck and killed a man at Webster Avenue and East 168th. Unsafe speed. The car hit the pedestrian head-on. The man died at the scene. The street stayed silent after impact.

A 43-year-old man walking at the intersection of Webster Avenue and East 168th Street in the Bronx was killed when a sedan struck him. According to the police report, the sedan was traveling south and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. Two vehicle occupants were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18