West Farms Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before More Lives Are Lost

Sep 30 - An eastbound cyclist and a southbound driver collided at Southern Blvd and E Tremont in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and hurt in the leg. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and distraction in the crash.

An eastbound man on a bike collided with a southbound driver at Southern Boulevard and East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx at 11:20 p.m. The crash injured the cyclist. He suffered a leg abrasion. He was ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police recorded Unsafe Speed at the crash level as well. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as the left front quarter and the other vehicle’s damage at the center front. The rider is the only injured person in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

Sep 20 - Northbound driver passed too close and hit a parked taxi near 1110 Wyatt St in the Bronx. The taxi driver, 28, reported back pain and whiplash. A 26-year-old rear passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. Police recorded passing too closely.

A driver traveling north passed too closely and hit a parked taxi at 1110 Wyatt St in the Bronx. The impact was to the center back end; damage was to the left rear quarter panel. The taxi driver, 28, reported back pain and whiplash and was listed as injured. A 26-year-old rear passenger was recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Passing Too Closely' and noted 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the passing driver. The passing driver was moving north and attempting to pass; the taxi was parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

Aug 31 - A speeding SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp crashed into another northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger suffered fractures to his elbow and lower arm. Police listed unsafe speed as a contributing factor.

An SUV traveling north on the Cross Bronx Expressway ramp collided with a second northbound vehicle. A front-seat passenger, a 30-year-old man, was injured with fractures to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV carried two occupants; the driver was listed as an occupant with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Unsafe Speed." The SUV showed left rear quarter panel damage. The other vehicle showed right front bumper damage. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as the driver error in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

Aug 22 - Two SUVs met at Southern and Fairmount. One drove through the signal. Metal hit metal. A 24-year-old driver suffered neck injuries. A passenger rode the jolt. Police cite traffic control disregarded for both drivers.

Two SUVs crashed at Southern Blvd and Fairmount Pl in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male driver was injured with a neck complaint. A 63-year-old female front-seat passenger and others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. Data show one SUV traveling north with center-front impact and another heading west struck on the left-side doors, consistent with a signal or stop-control violation. The record lists driver actions as Going Straight Ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Driver errors led the event; any passenger safety equipment appears only as recorded, without bearing on fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

Aug 11 - A speeding Mercedes struck a Volkswagen, then hit two men on scooters. Both riders died. Seven cars crashed. The parkway closed for hours. Police charged the driver with manslaughter and DWI.

CBS New York (2025-08-11) reports two men, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarentepenalo, died after a Mercedes changed lanes, hit a Volkswagen, then struck the scooter riders on Bronx River Parkway. NYPD said, "The men were ejected from their scooters and fatally injured in the collision." The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The crash triggered a seven-car pileup and closed the highway for hours. The incident highlights the lethal risk of impaired driving and the vulnerability of scooter users on city roads.

• Scooter Riders Killed On Bronx Parkway, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-11

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 7 - A driver in a sedan, making a left turn, hit a 51-year-old woman at E 180 St and Honeywell Ave. She suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and a contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2018 sedan making a left turn struck a 51-year-old woman at the intersection of E 180 St and Honeywell Ave in the Bronx. The woman, a pedestrian, suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was the sole occupant and was licensed. No helmet or signal-related contributing factors are listed in the police findings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

Aug 7 - SUV turned into a Bronx driveway. Struck a woman sleeping by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver kept going. Garbage, silence, impact. A neighbor watched. The street stayed cold.

According to NY Daily News (2025-08-07), a dark SUV turned into a driveway on W. 174th St. in Morris Heights and fatally struck a 44-year-old homeless woman who was sleeping or unconscious at the curb. Surveillance video shows the SUV "slowly making a right turn into the driveway, running over the woman on its right side." The driver left through a rear entrance. A neighbor said, "he just rolled over that woman and killed her." The incident highlights risks for vulnerable people near driveways and the consequences when drivers fail to notice those at the margins.

• SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Driveway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-07

Jul 17 - A sedan reversed on Amethyst Street. It struck a four-year-old girl. She suffered a leg abrasion. Police cite unsafe backing and driver distraction. The car showed no damage. The child was conscious.

A sedan, backing up on Amethyst Street in the Bronx, struck a four-year-old girl who was not in the roadway. According to the police report, the child suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no visible damage. The child was injured while outside the roadway. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

Jul 13 - A car struck two vehicles and a pole on Bartow Ave. Eight people hurt. Stella Nyarko-Dei, 71, died. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the scars. All drivers stayed. Police investigate.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 79-year-old driver crashed into two cars and a light pole in the Bronx, killing his 71-year-old passenger, Stella Nyarko-Dei, and injuring seven others. The article states, "The impact sent the Hyundai careening into an unoccupied parked car." All drivers remained at the scene. Police said, "The cause of the crash was not immediately known." No arrests were made. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions and the vulnerability of passengers. Authorities continue to investigate the sequence and cause of the crash.

• Bronx Crash Kills Passenger, Hurts Seven, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13

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 left turn on Pelham Parkway. Metal meets flesh. The rider falls. The driver stays. One life ends. The system investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports a fatal crash near the Bruckner Expressway. A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Nathaniel Martinez, died after a Chevrolet Equinox turned left onto the I-95 ramp and struck him. The article states, "the Equinox driver stayed at the scene" and both were taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made. NYPD Highway District is investigating. The crash highlights the danger of left turns at busy intersections and the vulnerability of riders in traffic.

• Motorcyclist Killed In Bronx Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.

• Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 24 - Flatbed truck struck SUV at unsafe speed. Two women inside SUV injured. Impact tore metal, left bodies bruised. Cross Bronx Expressway saw chaos, speed turned deadly.

A flatbed truck, traveling west and changing lanes, struck a westbound SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Two women in the SUV, ages 58 and 44, suffered injuries to their legs and bodies. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The flatbed hit the SUV's right side, damaging the rear quarter panel. The driver and passenger were both conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

Jun 21 - A moped crash on Hutchinson River Parkway left an 18-year-old woman sprawled on the asphalt, clinging to life. The driver fled. Metal and bodies scattered. Six others hurt. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

NY Daily News reported on June 21, 2025, that an 18-year-old woman was critically injured after being thrown from a moped in a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. According to police, 'the moped driver sped away from the 3:45 a.m. crash,' leaving the woman on the road. The crash began when a Honda Accord hit a Honda Pilot, which then struck the moped from behind, ejecting the passenger. The moped operator stopped briefly but fled before first responders arrived. Six others from the involved vehicles were hospitalized with minor injuries. The incident highlights the risks of multi-vehicle collisions and the consequences when drivers abandon crash scenes, leaving vulnerable road users exposed and unprotected.

• Moped Passenger Critically Hurt in Bronx Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-21

Jun 18 - A Chevy SUV hit a 15-year-old boy outside the crosswalk on E Tremont Ave. The teen suffered shoulder injuries. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. Passengers, including children, were unhurt.

A Chevrolet SUV traveling east on E Tremont Avenue struck a 15-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. According to the police report, the teen suffered an abrasion and injury to his shoulder and upper arm. The SUV's center front end was damaged. Police list 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. Four vehicle occupants, including two children and two adults, were not injured. The driver was licensed and headed straight. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-07

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 - 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