Two riders gone on the Bronx River Parkway. The pattern in Pelham Parkway won’t stop.

Sep 26 - A driver in a Toyota sedan turned right at Neill and Bronxdale in the Bronx and hit a 35-year-old man in the intersection. He stayed conscious with a bruised arm. Impact to the car's right front bumper. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a licensed driver in a 2020 Toyota sedan made a right turn and hit a 35-year-old man in the intersection of Neill Ave and Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx at 6:38 a.m. The man was conscious. He suffered a bruise to his arm. The point of impact was the car's right front bumper. The driver was licensed in Connecticut. The report lists the pedestrian at the intersection under 'Other Actions in Roadway.' Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' This was a right-turn crash at an intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 19 - A southbound driver turned right and hit a westbound sedan on Van Nest at Van Buren in the Bronx. One driver was hurt. Police listed factors as Unspecified and noted the Infiniti driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a southbound driver in a Toyota sedan made a right turn and hit a westbound Infiniti sedan on Van Nest Avenue at Van Buren Street at 2:09 p.m. One driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with arm and hand bruising. The Toyota’s front end was damaged. The Infiniti’s right-side doors were hit. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both drivers. Police also listed the Infiniti driver as unlicensed. The crash involved two sedans in the Bronx. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The record shows a turning movement into a through lane and impact to the struck car’s side, a common danger at Bronx intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 12 - Two turning drivers crashed at Lydig Ave and Bolton St in the Bronx. A 32-year-old on another motorized vehicle suffered a shoulder bruise. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

Two drivers collided while turning at Lydig Ave and Bolton St in the Bronx at 9:05 a.m. The 32-year-old operator of another motorized vehicle was injured, with a shoulder and upper-arm contusion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded as a contributing factor. One driver in a BMW car/SUV was making a right turn, and the other driver was making a left. Police noted front-end damage and impact points on both vehicles. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt while drivers moved through the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 2 - A pedicab driver was hurt. He was traveling straight on Bronx River Parkway at Boston Road. The pedicab’s front end was damaged. Police listed factors as unknown and recorded the driver as unlicensed.

At 11:35 p.m., on Bronx River Parkway at Boston Road, a pedicab driver was injured. He was traveling straight; the pedicab sustained center front end damage. The bicyclist suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified. Police recorded the pedicab driver as Unlicensed. A second vehicle was listed as Unspecified with no occupants. The data do not describe further actions by other drivers or the exact sequence of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 24 - An 18-year-old cyclist hit the left doors of a parked Honda on Morris Park Ave at Hunt Ave. He went down hard. Shoulder bruised. Conscious. The car sat idle. Debris and other vehicular factors marked the scene.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured after striking the left-side doors of a parked Honda on Morris Park Ave near Hunt Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Other Vehicular” and “Obstruction/Debris.” The data points to driver-related issues under “Other Vehicular,” indicating motorist actions or conditions played a role before impact. The cyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report also notes the cyclist had no safety equipment, but that follows the cited driver-related factor. The sedan was parked; the bike was passing when it hit the car’s left doors, underscoring the danger posed by vehicle interference and roadway obstructions to people on bikes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 14 - A Honda sedan hit a pedestrian on Unionport Road. Center-front impact. The man, 28, was conscious but grievously hurt. Arm mangled. Amputation reported. The sedan kept straight. The Bronx street bore the blow.

A Honda sedan traveling straight struck a pedestrian near 1657 Unionport Rd in the Bronx. The center front of the car hit him. He was conscious but suffered a severe arm injury, reported as an amputation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection” and the driver’s contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The crash record shows the car was Going Straight Ahead with a Center Front End impact. No driver citations appear in the data. The listed contributing factors for the injured pedestrian are also “Unspecified.” The result was a devastating injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 11 - Two sedans collided near 801 Van Nest Ave. A passenger suffered arm and internal injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The street went dark and loud. Metal hit metal. People hurt. Cars were parked, then chaos.

Two sedans, both listed as parked pre-crash, collided near 801 Van Nest Ave in the Bronx. One passenger, a 24-year-old man in the right rear seat, was injured with shoulder and internal trauma. Others were marked as unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That is the failure that led to impact. Records list multiple occupants, including drivers aged 18 and 60. Vehicle points of impact were at the front bumpers. No other contributing factors were cited before distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834540 - 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

Aug 5 - A sedan rear-ended another on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people — a driver and two passengers — were injured and left in shock.

Two sedans collided on White Plains Road at Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx. Three people were hurt: the driver and two passengers of the lead sedan. According to the police report, "the crash involved a rear-end impact to the center back end of a sedan, leaving three occupants—two passengers and a driver—in shock and with injuries to their entire bodies." The driver of the lead sedan was slowing or stopping before the impact. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were identified in the data. All three occupants suffered entire-body injuries and were recorded in shock.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 23 - A cyclist struck a woman crossing Bronxdale Ave. She suffered severe lacerations. Obstructed view and sudden reaction played roles. The street turned brutal in a blink.

A 26-year-old cyclist traveling north on Bronxdale Ave collided with a 61-year-old woman at the intersection with Morris Park Ave. According to the police report, the pedestrian was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the crash occurred. She suffered severe lacerations and was in shock. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 4 - SUV struck two stopped cars on Bronxdale Ave. Rear passenger suffered neck injury. No driver errors listed. Impact left pain and questions in the Bronx.

Three vehicles collided on Bronxdale Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, a northbound SUV hit two cars stopped in traffic. A right rear passenger, age 56, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Other occupants, including children, were listed but not reported as injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. The crash left damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The toll fell hardest on the passenger, caught in the chain of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 3 - Two cars crashed on Morris Park Avenue. One driver suffered a bruised leg. Both vehicles took heavy hits to their front ends. The police report lists no clear cause.

A sedan and an SUV collided on Morris Park Avenue at Taylor Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his lower leg. The SUV was merging while the sedan traveled straight. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No driver errors are cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825126 - 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 20 - A sedan hit a 22-year-old man crossing Bronxdale Ave. The car struck his head. He was bruised but conscious. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous.

A 22-year-old pedestrian suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck him at the intersection of Bronxdale Ave and Sacket Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the man was crossing against the signal when the northbound sedan hit him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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