Crash Count for Bronx CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,838
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,599
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 319
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 23
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB2?

Red Lights, Broken Bodies: The Bronx Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Red Lights, Broken Bodies: The Bronx Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Bronx CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 29, 2025

The Blood on the Sidewalk

On June 27, three men walked down Hunts Point Avenue. A car ran the red. The driver kept going, straight into them. One man, 33, is fighting for his life. The others are stable. The driver ran. Police caught him. They charged him with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. He did not have a license. “Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light,” police said.

This is not rare. In the last 12 months, Bronx CB2 saw 3 deaths and 442 injuries from crashes. Children, elders, workers. The street does not care.

The Numbers That Do Not Lie

Since 2022, 10 people have died and 1,471 have been hurt in crashes here. Cars and trucks did most of the damage. They killed 3, left 2 with serious injuries, and hurt 176 more. Trucks and buses killed 1, seriously injured 3, and hurt 23. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left their own scars, but the big machines do the worst.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

Council Member Rafael Salamanca, Jr. has backed bills to tow abandoned cars, fix NYCHA sidewalks, and target fake plates. He voted yes to legalize jaywalking, ending a law that blamed the walker, not the driver. He co-sponsored a bill to tow unregistered vehicles, but it stalled. He missed a vote on the greenway plan.

Senator Sepúlveda has pushed for more red tape before new bike lanes, a move that slows safety. Advocates called his bill “boneheaded.” Assembly Member Septimo has backed speed limiters for repeat offenders. Some progress. Not enough.

The Call That Cannot Wait

Every week, another body hits the pavement. Every week, another family waits in the ER. This is not fate. It is policy. It is delay. It is silence.

Call your council member. Call your senator. Tell them to stop the bleeding. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesigns. Demand action, not excuses.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Amanda Septimo
Assembly Member Amanda Septimo
District 84
District Office:
384 E. 149th St. Suite 202, Bronx, NY 10455
Legislative Office:
Room 536, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Rafael Salamanca Jr.
Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.
District 17
District Office:
1070 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
718-402-6130
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1776, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7505
Twitter: CMsalamancaJr
Jose Serrano
State Senator Jose Serrano
District 29
District Office:
335 E. 100th St., New York, NY 10029
Legislative Office:
Room 418, Capitol Building 172 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bronx CB2 Bronx Community Board 2 sits in Bronx, Precinct 41, District 17, AD 84, SD 29.

It contains Hunts Point, Longwood, North & South Brother Islands.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 2

Sedan Strikes Child Playing on Longwood Ave

A sedan hit a six-year-old boy playing in the street. The child suffered deep cuts and a hip injury. Pavement was slippery. Police cite pedestrian confusion. No injuries to vehicle occupants.

A six-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while playing in the roadway near 965 Longwood Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the child suffered severe lacerations and a hip injury but was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 49-year-old woman, showed no damage. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The incident did not occur at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Aggressive Driving Crash Injures Bronx Driver

SUV and sedan collided on Bruckner Expressway. Aggressive driving listed. Male driver suffered neck injury. Police report cites road rage. System failed to protect.

A crash on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. One male driver, age 51, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The SUV was traveling straight while the sedan was changing lanes. The impact struck the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before noting the driver's use of a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Crash Leaves Woman With Crush Injuries

Two sedans collided on East Bay Avenue. A woman suffered hip and leg crush injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Six others, including a child, were also involved.

Two sedans crashed at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Six others, including a 3-year-old passenger, were involved. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Slams Sedan on Faile Street

Box truck hit sedan on Faile Street. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A box truck and a sedan collided on Faile Street near East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the sedan damaged at the left rear and the truck at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes airbag deployment in the injured driver’s vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

SUV turned left on Faile Street. Driver failed to yield. Struck a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm injuries. Streets stayed dangerous. Impact was sharp, sudden.

A station wagon SUV, driven by a 37-year-old woman, struck a 62-year-old pedestrian who was crossing Faile Street with the signal at Westchester Avenue. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash

A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.


2
Truck And Sedan Collide On Bruckner Boulevard

A truck turned left into a sedan on Bruckner. Two men in the sedan suffered back injuries. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The police list no clear cause. Streets in the Bronx stay dangerous.

A tractor truck and a sedan crashed at Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck was making a left turn while the sedan went straight. Two men in the sedan, ages 31 and 34, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No driver errors are detailed. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sudden Illness Triggers Bronx Car Crash

A driver lost consciousness on Barry Street. Two people were hurt. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. Police cite illness as the cause. Metal and bodies collided. The street bore the cost.

A crash on Barry Street in the Bronx left two vehicle occupants injured. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness due to illness, causing the collision. The report lists 'Illnes' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. A 37-year-old female driver and a 35-year-old male passenger suffered injuries, including back and leg trauma. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond the driver’s medical emergency.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0857-2024
Salamanca votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians

A car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.

ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.


Sedans Disregard Signal, Strike Pedestrians on Hunts Point Ave

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 2025-08-04
Cyclist Suffers Leg Fracture on Dawson Street

A cyclist riding north on Dawson Street crashed and broke his leg. No other vehicles involved. The street stayed quiet. The wound was deep. The pain was sharp.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding north on Dawson Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. No other vehicles were involved. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist was conscious at the scene. No driver errors or external hazards were documented in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx

A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.


3
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Avenue St John

Two SUVs slammed together in the Bronx. Three people bruised, battered. Drivers ignored traffic controls. Speed and recklessness tore metal and flesh. The street bore the scars.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on Avenue St John near Kelly Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, three occupants suffered injuries: a 43-year-old man with leg bruises, a 60-year-old man with neck contusions, and a 23-year-old man with leg injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Multiple drivers failed to obey traffic controls. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured persons were vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage

Drag racers struck a car. Words were exchanged. Gunfire followed. Keino Campbell, Navy vet, fell in the Bronx night. Three shots to the chest. His mother grieves. The street stays dangerous. The system failed to keep him safe.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-18), Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed in a road rage incident after confronting two drag racers who had bumped his car in the Bronx. The article reports, "Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in the chest in a road rage incident." Police arrested Michael Aracena, 20, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession. Another suspect, accused of handing over the gun, remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risks of illegal street racing and the easy escalation of violence on city roads. Systemic failures in preventing reckless driving and gun access contributed to the tragedy.


S 8344
Septimo misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.

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.


Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall

A 14-year-old fell from a Bronx No. 5 train. He hit the tracks hard. Medics rushed him to Jacobi. His face and body took the blow. Police charged another teen. Subway surfing keeps taking young lives.

NY Daily News reported on June 17, 2025, that a 14-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling from the top of a northbound No. 5 train near Baychester Ave. Police said he was with two other teens. One, age 17, was arrested for reckless endangerment and trespass. The third fled. The article notes, 'Six people, most of them teens, died subway surfing in the city last year. The youngest was just 11.' This year, two have died already. The NYPD and MTA have increased enforcement and launched campaigns to deter subway surfing, including drone patrols and public messaging. The incident highlights persistent dangers on the transit system and ongoing risks for young riders.


S 8344
Torres votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

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.


Navy Veteran Shot Dead In Bronx

A Navy veteran died in the Bronx. A driver shot him. Police made an arrest. The street became a killing ground. Metal, anger, and a gun ended a life. The city mourns. The danger remains.

CBS New York reported on June 16, 2025, that Keino Campbell, 27, a U.S. Navy veteran, was shot and killed in the Bronx during an alleged road rage incident. The article states, “An arrest was made after Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed over the weekend in New York City.” The incident highlights the lethal mix of driver aggression and firearms on city streets. Road rage escalated to deadly violence, turning a routine drive into tragedy. The arrest points to a clear driver action—use of a gun following a traffic dispute. The case underscores the urgent need for policy solutions addressing armed drivers and the dangers they pose to all road users.


S 7785
Septimo misses committee vote, absence allows unsafe bus regulation exemption to advance.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.