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Sep 25 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. Two women in the back seats got hurt. Shoulders. Arms. Whiplash. Police listed both vehicles as parked before impact. Causes marked unspecified.

Two drivers in SUVs collided on Eastchester Road near Pelham Parkway in the Bronx at 7:46 p.m. Two women riding in the rear seats were injured, ages 36 and 30, with shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were listed as 'Parked' before the crash, and contributing factors for both drivers were 'Unspecified.' Police recorded damage to the Kia SUV's left rear quarter panel and to the Ford SUV's right front bumper. The drivers were listed as licensed and permitted, respectively, and not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 17 - Two sedans collided at Eastchester Road and McDonald Street in the Bronx. One driver went straight. One turned right. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use. Both drivers suffered head and neck injuries.

Two sedan drivers crashed at Eastchester Road and McDonald Street in the Bronx at 5:59 p.m. One driver traveled north and went straight. The other made a right turn. They collided. Both drivers were injured: one with a neck injury, one with a head injury. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" were contributing factors. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane use. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, per the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 10 - A westbound Nissan driver hit an 83-year-old woman at Bronxwood Ave and Pelham Pkwy N. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including a fracture-dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

An 83-year-old woman pedestrian was struck by a westbound 2008 Nissan at Bronxwood Ave and Pelham Pkwy N in the Bronx. She suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a fracture-dislocation. The driver was the lone occupant. According to the police report, the crash involved "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report also lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle's pre-crash action is recorded as going straight ahead with a center-front impact. An occupant in the vehicle is listed with unspecified injury. The scene is in the 49th Precinct area; no other contributing factors or vehicle damage are recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836784 - 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 6 - A driver in a BMW sedan turned left into a Honda motorcycle on Pierce Ave. The 27-year-old rider suffered arm abrasions and was conscious. Police reported a center-front impact.

According to the police report, 'both vehicles had center-front impact and the motorcycle was going straight as the car made a left.' The driver of a BMW sedan turned left from Pierce Ave toward Yates Ave and collided with a Honda motorcycle traveling straight. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan’s 41-year-old driver was not reported injured. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified and offers no coded driver errors such as Failure to Yield. Safety-equipment notes list a lap belt for the car driver; no other equipment is documented.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 25 - Two sedans collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway. A 22‑year‑old driver suffered arm injuries; three others, including a 77‑year‑old and an infant, were listed with injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

Two sedans collided on Eastchester Road at Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. A 22-year-old male driver was injured, suffering an abrasion and elbow/lower-arm/hand injuries; he was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. "According to the police report," both drivers were making turns when the crash happened. The KIA was making a right turn and took left-side damage. The Nissan was making a left turn and took center-front damage. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. Three others, including a 77-year-old man and an infant, were listed with unspecified injuries in the crash summary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830300 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 20 - Two SUVs collided on Pelham Parkway North at Seymour Avenue. Five people were reported injured. Occupants complained of leg, neck, and back injuries. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.

Two SUVs collided at Pelham Parkway North and Seymour Avenue in the Bronx. Four injured occupants are listed in the report: a 66-year-old female driver; a 68-year-old male front passenger; a 44-year-old female rear passenger; and a 65-year-old female rear passenger. According to the police report, five people were injured and “the report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.” Police records show both drivers were going straight before the crash. One SUV was traveling south and suffered left-front bumper damage; the other was traveling west with right-front quarter-panel damage. Occupants complained of leg, neck, and back injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 18 - A sedan driver struck the left rear quarter of an SUV on Pelham Parkway. The 76-year-old SUV driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious. According to police, 'Passing Too Closely' caused the crash. Both vehicles were damaged; no pedestrians involved.

The driver of a sedan struck the left rear quarter panel of a station-wagon SUV while both vehicles were traveling west on Pelham Parkway at Eastchester Road in the Bronx. A 76-year-old woman driving the SUV suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan’s right front bumper struck the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police listed 'Passing Too Closely' as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 6 - A 14-year-old unlicensed driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on Pelham Parkway North. A sedan and a standing scooter collided. The teen lay unconscious. Others escaped serious harm.

A crash on Pelham Parkway North at Bronxwood Avenue left a 14-year-old unlicensed male driver of a standing scooter ejected and unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, a sedan and a standing scooter collided as both traveled straight. The teen suffered crush injuries and was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old woman, and other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter driver was unlicensed, which is noted in the report after driver actions. No further details on fault or cause were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825985 - 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 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 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 - 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