Westchester Square: Two Dead, Seventy‑Seven Hurt

Sep 7 - Bronx left turn, early morning. A driver in a sedan turned left on Westchester Ave and crashed. Three passengers took head hits; one bled. The driver was hurt too. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a sedan made a left turn at 2276 Westchester Ave in the Bronx at 1:56 a.m. and crashed. Three passengers, ages 19 and 21 and 21, suffered head injuries; two had bruises and one had minor bleeding. The 35-year-old driver reported head pain as well. According to the police report, officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. The pre-crash action was making a left turn. The point of impact and damage were listed as the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841162 - 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 31 - The driver of an SUV rear-ended a sedan at 1350 Commerce Ave in the Bronx. A 57-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. Police recorded "Following Too Closely."

The driver of an SUV hit the rear of a sedan at 1350 Commerce Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan's driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Following Too Closely." Both vehicles were traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan at the sedan's center back end; the SUV sustained center front-end damage. The report lists no other contributing factors. The sedan driver was conscious and was recorded as wearing a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 30 - A 22-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on East Tremont Avenue when a merging car struck him. He suffered a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. Police cited improper lane use and failure to yield.

According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" contributed to the crash. The driver of a car merged and struck a northbound motorcycle near 2633 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. He was unconscious at the scene and listed with abrasions. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage by the driver. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained side damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 16 - A driver backing an SUV hit a parked pick-up on Castle Hill Ave at Metropolitan Ave in the Bronx. The 23-year-old driver suffered a concussion. Police cited 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors.

An SUV driver backed into a parked pick-up truck on Castle Hill Ave at Metropolitan Ave in the Bronx. A 23-year-old driver was injured and suffered a concussion. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The report lists multiple parked vehicles involved and vehicle damage to center front and center back ends. Police recorded the listed driver errors as the causes. The record shows the injured occupant was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signal use is mentioned in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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 2025-10-02

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 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 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 2025-10-02

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 2025-10-02

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 - 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

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