Bodies Break, Leaders Stall—Pelham Bay Streets Still Bleed

Sep 21 - In the Bronx, a driver in a Toyota sedan crashed on the Bruckner. Two passengers were hurt: whiplash and facial bleeding. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, at 6:59 p.m. on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx, a 24-year-old man driving a 2015 Toyota sedan south and going straight was involved in a crash. Two passengers were injured: a 52-year-old woman with whiplash and whole-body pain, and a 21-year-old woman with facial bleeding. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report notes the point of impact as the left rear bumper and damage to the center front end. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified,” and listed other parties as “Unspecified” as well.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 14 - A driver in a sedan went straight and hit a 41-year-old woman at Ditmars Street and City Island Avenue. She was at the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a sedan headed north and went straight through the intersection at Ditmars Street and City Island Avenue in the Bronx and hit a 41-year-old woman on foot. She suffered a neck injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded as a contributing factor for the driver. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. Data lists the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver, a 74-year-old man, held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 5 - Two passengers and a driver were hurt when the driver of a sedan and a tractor truck driver collided while merging north on the Throgs Neck Expy. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A crash on the Throgs Neck Expy injured three people. A driver in a sedan and a tractor truck driver collided while merging northbound. Two passengers, men ages 35 and 30, suffered back abrasions. One driver, a 43-year-old man, reported a neck injury. According to the police report, both vehicles were "Merging" "North," the truck showed impact at the "Left Rear Bumper," and the sedan at the "Right Front Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers and passengers. The crash occurred in New York City on the Throgs Neck Expressway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 3 - On City Island Bridge, a westbound SUV driver hit a moped rider turning right. The 59-year-old man was ejected and died of head trauma. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.

A driver in an SUV going west on City Island Bridge hit a moped rider who was making a right turn near City Island Avenue in the Bronx at 3:35 p.m. The moped rider, a 59-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head crush injuries. He died. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was listed with “Unspecified” injury. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was a contributing factor. The SUV had right-front bumper damage. The moped had damage to the center front end. Police did not list any other contributing factors for either driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 3 - A northbound moped driver hit a 57-year-old man working in the roadway at Westchester and Mulford in the Bronx. The man suffered arm and hand abrasions. Police recorded driver inexperience by the driver.

At Westchester Avenue and Mulford Avenue in the Bronx, a driver on a moped traveling north hit a 57-year-old man who was working in the roadway at the intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with abrasions to his arm and hand. According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience by the driver. The moped carried two occupants and had center front-end damage, matching a front-end impact. The crash was logged in the 45th Precinct at 2:13 p.m. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 24 - A motorcyclist passing northbound on the Bruckner Expressway struck the rears of two SUVs. The rider was ejected and suffered whole‑body abrasions. Police recorded improper passing and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

A driver on a motorcycle was passing northbound on the Bruckner Expressway when he struck the rear of two northbound SUVs. The rider was ejected and is listed injured with whole‑body abrasion. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was the contributing factor. Police list improper passing and improper lane usage for the involved drivers. Both SUVs show rear damage; the report describes impacts to rear bumpers and the right rear quarter panel. The motorcyclist's helmet is noted in the report after the driver errors documented by police. No other injured persons are listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839376 - 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 3 - A northbound driver hit a 65-year-old man near 636 City Island Avenue in the Bronx. His lower leg fractured. He remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.

A northbound driver hit a 65-year-old pedestrian near 636 City Island Avenue in the Bronx at 12:27 a.m. The man suffered a fracture to his knee and lower leg. He remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' Police recorded both as contributing driver errors. The report does not identify the vehicle type, make, or model. It lists no helmet or signal factors. No further details about the driver appear in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 5 - SUV and sedan struck a woman on Bruckner Boulevard. Her leg broke. Drivers kept straight. Police cite vehicular factors. Metal and flesh met. Pain followed. System failed to shield the walker.

A 32-year-old woman walking near Bruckner Boulevard and Westchester Avenue in the Bronx was hit and injured by a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, she suffered a leg fracture and was conscious at the scene. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. Police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No further details on pedestrian actions or location were provided. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The report shows the system left a pedestrian exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825744 - 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 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 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

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - 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 2025-06-13