Bronx CB10’s deadliest roads don’t forgive. Drivers don’t slow.

Jul 3 - A moped and sedan collided on Blondell Ave. Unsafe lane changing and speed sent a moped driver to the hospital with leg injuries. Four others were shaken. The street stayed dangerous.

A moped and a sedan crashed at 1369 Blondell Ave in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The moped driver wore a helmet. Four other occupants, including passengers and the sedan driver, were involved but not seriously hurt. The moped driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights the risk when drivers change lanes unsafely and speed through city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 3 - Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the crash, suffering back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the center front end of one SUV and the rear of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose. Six pedestrians fell. Screams echoed. The driver fled. Scaffolding twisted. Blood on the sidewalk. No arrests. The city waits for answers.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance showed the car turning left while people crossed with the right of way. The driver accelerated, hit a woman, then continued under scaffolding, injuring five more. Witnesses described panic and pain: "People were yelling, were in pain," said Vivian Cole. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Buildings Department confirmed the crash damaged the shed but not the vacant building. No arrests have been made.

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

Jun 30 - 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.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 29 - A bus and sedan collided on Hutchinson River Parkway. Eighteen bus occupants and multiple car passengers were involved. One man suffered whiplash. Police cite illness as a factor. No pedestrians harmed.

A crash on Hutchinson River Parkway involved a bus and several cars, with at least eighteen bus occupants and multiple car passengers affected. One male driver, age 36, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Illness' was listed as a contributing factor in the collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash data shows no driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield. All injuries reported were to vehicle occupants. No helmet or signal issues were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

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 25 - SUV hit a 13-year-old boy riding a standing scooter on Schley Ave. He suffered a head injury. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. No damage to vehicles. Streets failed the young rider.

A 13-year-old boy riding a standing scooter was injured when struck by an SUV on Schley Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction, as well as passing too closely. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion. The SUV showed no damage. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data also notes 'Passing Too Closely' as a driver error. No mention of helmet use as a factor. The crash left a young rider hurt and exposed the danger of Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 25 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Bellamy Loop. The motorcyclist was injured and partially ejected. Police cite driver inattention. Both vehicles suffered heavy damage.

A crash on Bellamy Loop in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV and a motorcycle. The 26-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and partially ejected, left semiconscious with injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling east and struck each other head-on, damaging the front of the motorcycle and the back of the SUV. No pedestrians were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 24 - E-bike rider hit while turning left on Maclay Avenue. Head injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets stay dangerous for Bronx cyclists.

An e-bike rider was injured while making a left turn on Maclay Avenue at Benson Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The 40-year-old male cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 24 - Two vehicles slammed together on Bruckner Expressway. A passenger suffered whiplash. A driver took a concussion. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and bodies took the blow.

Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a chassis cab, collided on Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, driver inattention or distraction contributed to the crash. A 26-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A 28-year-old driver sustained a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV was going straight; the chassis cab was changing lanes. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 23 - SUV reversed. Elderly man struck. Head injury. Police cite blocked view, driver inattention. Blood on Bronx pavement. System failed to shield the old from steel.

An SUV backed into an 86-year-old man on Co-op City Blvd in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. According to the police report, the crash involved 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The report lists no other contributing factors. Systemic hazards and driver errors left a vulnerable man injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 21 - Two sedans crashed on Hutchinson River Parkway. Four people hurt, including a child. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Whiplash and bruises. System failed to protect passengers.

Two sedans collided on Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Four occupants, including an 11-year-old boy, suffered injuries—head, arm, shoulder, and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south, one going straight, the other turning right. The impact left multiple people hurt, with three conscious and reporting pain. Lap belts and harnesses were used by those injured, as noted in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 21 - Seven people hurt. An 18-year-old thrown from a moped, left in critical shape. The crash struck near the Whitestone Bridge. The driver fled. Metal, bodies, and silence on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

CBS New York reported on June 21, 2025, that seven people were injured in a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway near the Whitestone Bridge. According to the NYPD, 'An 18-year-old was in critical condition after being thrown from a moped in the hit-and-run.' The driver did not remain at the scene. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and the ongoing threat of hit-and-run crashes on city parkways. No information was provided about arrests or contributing factors. The case underscores persistent gaps in enforcement and the risks posed by high-speed corridors.

• Seven Injured In Parkway Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 19 - Sedan struck moped on Silver Street. Eighteen-year-old moped driver ejected, leg fractured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed the vulnerable again.

A sedan collided with a moped at Silver Street and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, age 18, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right side. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. Two occupants in the sedan, both age 86, were not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09

Jun 17 - 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 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - 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.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - A Navy veteran was shot three times in his car at a Bronx intersection. Police charged a 20-year-old with murder. The victim was leaving a car show. The street became a killing ground. Another life ended by violence behind the wheel.

CBS New York reported on June 16, 2025, that Keino Campbell, a 27-year-old U.S. Navy veteran, was shot and killed inside his car at Givan Avenue and Palmer Avenue in the Bronx. Police charged Michael Aracena, 20, with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. The article describes the incident as an 'alleged road rage' shooting but does not detail the events leading up to the violence. Campbell was shot three times in the chest while sitting in his gray 2012 Infiniti sedan. His mother, Suzette Thomas, said, 'I want people to remember my son as a humble person, one to do the best for the world.' The case highlights the lethal risk of violent escalation on city streets and the ongoing threat to vulnerable road users from armed drivers.

• Navy Veteran Shot Dead In Bronx Car, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13