Eight Dead, a Thousand Hurt—District 17 Bleeds While City Hall Waits

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

SUV slammed into sedan at E 158 St and Trinity Ave. Elderly woman in front seat crushed. Driver failed to yield. Aggressive driving fueled the wreck.

An SUV and a sedan collided at E 158 St and Trinity Ave in the Bronx. An 84-year-old woman riding in the sedan’s front seat suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The 67-year-old male driver of the sedan reported neck pain. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' contributed to the crash. Both injured occupants wore lap belts. The impact struck the sedan’s right front, showing the force of the collision. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

A moped struck a parked sedan on 3rd Avenue. The crash left a 44-year-old passenger with severe facial cuts. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard and cold.

A moped collided with a parked sedan at 3rd Avenue and East 166th Street in the Bronx. One passenger, age 44, suffered severe lacerations to the face. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a moped, with 'Other Vehicular' listed as the contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the moped was starting from parking. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The report does not specify further driver errors or actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a 60-year-old e-bike rider at E 149th Street. The cyclist suffered severe leg cuts. Police cite improper lane use by both drivers. Streets remain perilous for Bronx cyclists.

A sedan and an e-bike collided at 346 E 149th Street in the Bronx. The 60-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg. According to the police report, both drivers engaged in 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The sedan was starting from parking; the e-bike was traveling straight. The crash left the cyclist injured while the sedan occupants were unhurt. Driver error—improper lane use—was the key factor cited by police. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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.

• Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

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

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.

• Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-06-28

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

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 2025-08-04

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.

• Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-06-21

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.

• Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage, New York Post, Published 2025-06-18

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.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-17

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.

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

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 2025-08-04

A black Mercedes struck Kelvin Mitchell as he crossed Webster Avenue. The driver fled. Mitchell died steps from home. Police have not caught the driver. The street stayed quiet. The loss cut deep. The danger remains.

NY Daily News reported on May 11, 2025, that Kelvin Mitchell, 43, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Webster Ave. near E. 168th St. in the Bronx. The article states, "Mitchell was crossing Webster Ave. midblock... when he was mowed down by the driver of a black Mercedes-Benz." Surveillance video showed the Mercedes speeding in a bus lane before the crash. The driver did not stop. NYPD could not confirm if police were pursuing the car. Mitchell was a father and community figure. The crash highlights the lethal risk of speeding and hit-and-run drivers, and the lack of immediate accountability. No arrests have been made.

• Bronx Man Killed in Hit-and-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-11

A driver struck a pedestrian in the Bronx. The driver fled. The victim died. Police search for answers. The street holds the mark. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on May 10, 2025, that a pedestrian was killed in the Bronx by a driver who fled the scene. The article states, 'Police are searching for a driver who allegedly fled after striking and killing a pedestrian in the Bronx early Saturday morning.' The incident highlights the lethal risk faced by people on foot and the ongoing problem of hit-and-run crashes in New York City. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene is a clear violation of traffic law. The case underscores the need for stronger enforcement and systemic changes to protect vulnerable road users.

• Pedestrian Killed In Bronx Hit-And-Run, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-10

A BMW driver without a license struck and killed Dwight Downer outside his Bronx home. Police charged the driver with manslaughter. Speeding violations followed the crash. Downer’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged. The danger persists.

NY Daily News reported on May 8, 2025, that Sheydon McClean, an unlicensed BMW driver, was charged with manslaughter after a November 30 crash killed Dwight Downer, a retired correction officer and football coach, in Baychester. McClean remained at the scene, but police only charged him after further investigation. The article notes McClean’s BMW received at least three speeding violations from city cameras after the fatal crash. Downer’s mother said, 'These arrests cannot bring back my child. Still, something has to be done.' The case highlights the ongoing risks posed by unlicensed and repeat speeding drivers, and the limits of enforcement in preventing deadly crashes.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Bronx Coach, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-08

Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.

Int 0193-2024, now law, cleared the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and passed City Council on May 1, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' demands clear warning signs on all rear passenger doors. Lincoln Restler led as primary sponsor, joined by Gutiérrez, Hudson, Rivera, Won, and others. The Taxi and Limousine Commission must provide decals at no cost. The law aims to fight dooring, a threat to cyclists citywide. Enacted May 31, 2025, it takes effect in 120 days.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-05-01

A 37-year-old man lay bleeding on E 149th Street. A westbound vehicle hit him. His head was torn open. He was not at an intersection. No one else was hurt. The street stayed silent.

A 37-year-old pedestrian was struck and left unconscious on E 149th Street near Brook Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man suffered severe head lacerations after a westbound vehicle continued straight and hit him. He was not at an intersection. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The victim was found in the roadway, bleeding and unresponsive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04