Sep 11 - An 11-year-old girl crossed with the signal at Philip Ave and Edison Ave in the Bronx. A driver hit her with the left front bumper. She stayed conscious and suffered arm abrasions.

An 11-year-old girl was injured when a driver hit her at Philip Ave and Edison Ave in the Bronx. She crossed with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper. She stayed conscious and suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the girl was a pedestrian at an intersection and was crossing with the signal when the driver struck her. Police recorded no driver contributing factor in the data. No vehicle type was listed. The report places the crash at 3:00 p.m. The location falls within the 45th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 2 - Jarvis and Zulette in the Bronx. 3:30 a.m. A driver on a motorcycle crashed. The driver and a 35-year-old passenger were thrown. She had a head abrasion. He had whiplash. Both were listed injured.

According to the police report, a driver on a southbound motorcycle going straight on Jarvis Ave at Zulette Ave in the Bronx crashed around 3:30 a.m. The crash ejected both people. A 35-year-old woman riding as a passenger sustained a head injury with an abrasion and was listed injured. The 30-year-old male driver suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash; he was listed injured. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for the driver and passenger, and did not list a specific violation. No other vehicle was identified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 30 - Drivers in two sedans and a moped crashed on Bruckner at Crosby. A 17-year-old rider was thrown, bleeding from the head. A 20-year-old sedan driver reported a back abrasion. Police listed no contributing factors.

Two sedan drivers and a moped rider crashed at Bruckner Blvd and Crosby Ave in the Bronx at 7:20 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2025. The 17-year-old rider was ejected. He was conscious with head bleeding. A 20-year-old sedan driver reported a back abrasion. Another driver was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, all three were going straight: one sedan north, one south, the moped west. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors were listed. Damage notes cite a right-front hit on one sedan, a left-rear hit on the other, and front damage on the moped.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 23 - On the Cross Bronx, a turning sedan drilled a parked BMW. Metal tore. Two occupants were hurt. Police flagged aggressive driving. The expressway bared its teeth again.

A sedan making a right turn struck a parked BMW on the Cross Bronx Expressway near Randall Avenue. Two occupants were injured: a 25-year-old male front passenger and a 26-year-old female driver, both conscious with neck abrasions. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.” The turning driver’s action is the central error, with impact recorded to the turning car’s center front end and the parked BMW’s left side doors. No pedestrian or cyclist was listed. Safety equipment for the injured occupants was noted as “None,” but it follows the cited driver aggression as a factor. The crash occurred within NYPD Precinct 45 in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837692 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 9 - A driver traveling east hit a 29-year-old woman off the roadway near 3639 E Tremont Ave in the Bronx. She was semiconscious with internal, whole-body injuries. Police recorded aggressive driving.

A driver traveling east near 3639 E Tremont Ave struck a 29-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. She was left semiconscious with internal, whole-body injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage." The vehicle is listed as standing before the crash and recorded as going straight ahead; point of impact and damage are listed at the center front end. Police listed driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Unspecified. The report notes the pedestrian's location as off the roadway; no pedestrian errors are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835567 - 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 25 - Two drivers of SUVs collided on Barkley Ave near Quincy Ave in the Bronx. Police recorded driver inattention for both. A 35-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions.

Two drivers of SUVs crashed on Barkley Ave near Quincy Ave in the Bronx at 3:38 p.m. Both were going straight, one northwest, one southwest. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was recorded for both drivers. One driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. A 49-year-old female driver was listed with an unspecified injury. The male driver’s air bag deployed and he wore a lap belt, per the report. Vehicle damage shows a center-front hit to one SUV and left-side door damage to the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV made a U-turn and hit a northbound moped on Otis Avenue. The 21-year-old moped rider suffered a fractured arm and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention, improper turning and following too closely.

A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Otis Avenue and collided with a northbound moped. The 21-year-old moped driver, conscious, suffered a fracture to his elbow/arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction', 'Turning Improperly' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The SUV struck the moped at the SUV's left front quarter panel and the moped's center front end. Police records list the moped rider as unlicensed and the SUV driver as licensed. No injuries were recorded for the SUV driver in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 12 - A 66-year-old man lost consciousness while driving east on Harrington Ave. His sedan struck several parked cars. He suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock. Police listed illness and lost consciousness as contributing factors.

A sedan driving east on Harrington Ave in the Bronx ran into multiple parked cars. The driver, a 66-year-old man, was the only person injured. He suffered abdomen and pelvic injuries and was reported in shock. According to the police report, "Illnes" and "Lost Consciousness" were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded the driver’s condition as the cause rather than another road user. The crash damaged several parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs. Vehicle records show the driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness; no pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 5 - A motorcycle struck a BMW SUV in the Bronx. The rider suffered a fractured leg. Both vehicles showed heavy damage. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets remain unforgiving.

A motorcycle and a BMW SUV collided on Harding Avenue near East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 42-year-old motorcycle rider was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police list 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV was hit on the left rear quarter panel; the motorcycle took damage to the front. The rider wore a helmet. No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825743 - 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 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 2025-10-02

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 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 2025-10-02

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 2025-10-02

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 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 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 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