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Sep 26 - A westbound SUV driver hit two parked cars by 1340 Waring Ave. Front end crushed. Parked cars took rear hits. The driver suffered a head abrasion and was conscious. Police recorded alcohol involvement.

An SUV driver going west on Waring Avenue hit two parked vehicles outside 1340 Waring Ave in the Bronx at 1:25 a.m. The moving SUV had front-end damage. The parked sedan and parked SUV were hit in the rear. The 34-year-old male driver was injured with a head abrasion and was conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. According to the police report, “Alcohol Involvement” was recorded. No other contributing factors were listed. The parked vehicles had no occupants. The data shows the driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 19 - A 36-year-old driver in a Mazda sedan died after a solo crash on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx around 1:50 p.m. Northbound. Police listed the cause as unspecified. No other injuries reported.

A 36-year-old man driving a Mazda sedan crashed while traveling north on East Gun Hill Road near 1816 E Gun Hill Rd at about 1:50 p.m. in the Bronx. He was the only occupant. He died. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead and the point of impact was the right rear bumper. Police listed the contributing factor as "Unspecified." The record shows one vehicle, a 2025 sedan, with damage to the right rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 10 - On Laconia Avenue at Allerton, a northbound sedan driver hit a parked taxi. The taxi’s rear crumpled. One driver was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.

In the Bronx at Laconia Avenue and Allerton Avenue, the driver of a northbound sedan hit the rear of a parked taxi. According to the police report, the sedan was “Going Straight Ahead” and the taxi was “Parked” when the crash occurred. One driver—a 30-year-old man—was injured, with back pain and an internal complaint. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The taxi showed rear damage; the sedan showed front-end damage. The report lists both drivers as involved. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported. The facts point to a simple lapse with real harm: a stopped cab, a moving car, and a driver who did not keep focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 1 - A westbound SUV driver hit a northbound sedan at Hone and Arnow in the Bronx. Six were hurt. A teen rear passenger was ejected, semiconscious, with fractures. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A westbound SUV driver collided with a northbound sedan at Hone Ave and Arnow Ave in the Bronx. Six people were injured: both drivers, 18 and 21, and four passengers. One rear passenger, 18, was ejected, left semiconscious, and reported fractures. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV showed center-front damage. The sedan had right-front impact and right-side door damage. Both drivers were going straight. One driver held only a permit. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 21 - A southbound sedan failed to yield at Waring Ave and struck a westbound motorcycle. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." A southbound sedan and a westbound motorcycle collided at Waring Ave and Tiemann Ave in the Bronx. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The motorcycle shows center-front impact and front-end damage. The sedan shows left rear quarter panel damage. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The record lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and an unspecified secondary factor for the involved parties. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.

• Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver, New York Post, Published 2025-08-09

Jul 18 - A driver going straight struck a parked SUV on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old front passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police listed driver inattention as the contributing factor.

Two SUVs collided on Mace Avenue in the Bronx. A driver recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" struck a parked SUV. The moving vehicle’s right front bumper hit the parked vehicle’s left rear bumper. A 25-year-old front passenger sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was the contributing factor. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Police recorded damage to the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 10 - An SUV hit a woman crossing Burke Ave in the Bronx. She had the signal. Driver inattention listed. Pedestrian injured. Impact at center front. Streets failed to protect her.

A 51-year-old woman was injured when a station wagon/SUV struck her as she crossed Burke Ave in the Bronx with the signal. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered pain and shock. The SUV, driven by a 62-year-old woman, hit the pedestrian with its center front end while making a left turn. Driver inattention/distraction was the only contributing factor listed. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 10 - A taxi stopped in traffic on Allerton Avenue was struck from behind. Three passengers suffered injuries. The crash left bruises and pain. Streets in the Bronx again proved unforgiving.

A taxi carrying three passengers was stopped in traffic on Allerton Avenue at East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx when a sedan traveling west struck its rear. According to the police report, three passengers—ages 30, 33, and 34—were injured, suffering head, neck, and unknown injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The taxi’s center back end took the impact. No driver errors were specified in the data. Helmet or signal use was not listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 26 - SUV hit a 13-year-old on a scooter. The boy suffered a fractured arm. Police cite driver distraction. Streets failed to protect the young and vulnerable.

A 13-year-old boy riding a scooter was struck by an SUV on Sexton Place in the Bronx. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the scooter’s front end. No helmet or signal issues were listed as factors. The crash left a child injured, underscoring the risks faced by young riders on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jun 18 - Crews will gut and rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations. Four new elevators will rise. Three Harlem Line stops in the Bronx will open to all. The city’s transit spine grows stronger for those left waiting longest.

On June 18, 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a sweeping accessibility project for three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, and Botanical Garden. According to the MTA, crews will completely rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn, installing four new elevators—two at each station—to ensure full accessibility. The matter summary states: 'comprehensive renovation and accessibility project at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.' Christian Murray reported the announcement. No council bill number or committee applies, as this is an agency initiative, not legislation. The upgrades promise to open transit to riders long shut out by stairs and barriers. Improving station accessibility encourages more walking and cycling to transit, supports mode shift away from driving, and benefits vulnerable users by making the built environment more inclusive and safer.

• MTA begins major accessibility upgrades at three Bronx Metro-North stations, AMNY, Published 2025-06-18

Jun 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, ABC7, Published 2025-06-17

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 - 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 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 14 - A man drove through the Bronx at night. An argument flared. Gunfire followed. Three shots struck his chest. He tried to escape, lost control, and crashed. Medics rushed him to Jacobi Hospital. He died. Police hunt for answers in the dark.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-14), a 27-year-old man was shot and killed after a road rage dispute near Co-op City in the Bronx. The article reports, "the victim, who was driving a 2012 grey Infiniti, was near Co-op City at about 2 a.m. when he got into an argument with another motorist." After being shot three times, the man attempted to drive away but lost consciousness and crashed at Givan and Palmer Avenues. Emergency services transported him to Jacobi Hospital, where he died. Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the shooter. The incident highlights the lethal risks of driver confrontations and the urgent need for measures to prevent violence on city streets.

• Bronx Road Rage Ends In Shooting, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-14

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13