Belmont Bleeds While City Sleeps—Demand Safer Streets Now

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

A taxi passenger’s distraction on East Fordham Road left a 70-year-old cyclist injured. The crash tore skin from his arm. The street stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.

A crash on East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx involved a taxi and a bicycle. According to the police report, 'Passenger Distraction' was a contributing factor. The 70-year-old male cyclist was partially ejected and suffered an arm abrasion. The taxi driver and passengers were not reported injured. The report lists no driver errors beyond passenger distraction. No helmet or signaling issues were cited. The cyclist bore the impact, highlighting the danger faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A distracted driver struck a cyclist on East Fordham Road. The crash left the cyclist bruised and in shock. Driver inattention and inexperience fueled the impact.

A cyclist was injured on East Fordham Road at Webster Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the lower leg and was left in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Unsafe speed was also noted. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the crash was driven by driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

SUV turned wrong on Fordham Road. Motorcycle struck. Rider thrown, leg bruised. Police cite improper turning and lane use. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash at 539 E Fordham Road in the Bronx involved an SUV and a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, both 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. The SUV was making a right turn as the motorcycle went straight. The report lists no helmet or signal issues, but highlights driver errors as key factors. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger faced by those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A young driver hit a parked car on Hoffman Street. Police cite driver inexperience. One person in shock. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

A 21-year-old woman driving north on Hoffman Street struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver suffered shock. No other injuries were reported. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the center front end of the parked sedan. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when inexperience meets city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

SUV and sedan collided on East Fordham Road. Improper turn. Driver and teen passenger suffered neck injuries. Streets did not forgive.

A crash on East Fordham Road at Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 38-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger with neck injuries. According to the police report, the collision involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The SUV was struck on the right rear bumper while going straight; the sedan was making a right turn. Both injured occupants were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

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

A road sweeper hit a man crossing Fordham Road. The oversized vehicle struck his leg. He was hurt but conscious. The driver was uninjured. The street stayed open. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

A 57-year-old man was injured when an oversized road sweeper struck him as he crossed East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the vehicle hit his lower leg. The driver, a 43-year-old man, was not hurt. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The impact left the pedestrian with abrasions and leg injuries. No other errors or factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.

• Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

SUV struck cyclist from behind on East Fordham Road. Cyclist ejected, suffered leg fracture. Police cite following too closely. Night, Bronx, broken bones, no helmet.

A station wagon/SUV hit a cyclist from behind at 500 East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the SUV was 'following too closely,' leading to the crash. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'following too closely' as the contributing factor. No helmet was noted for the cyclist, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was struck at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A 20-year-old man crashed at unsafe speed on East 187th Street. He suffered burns and arm injuries. Center front of his vehicle struck another. Streets stayed dangerous. No pedestrians hurt.

A 20-year-old male driver operating a motorized vehicle was injured in a crash at 695 East 187th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver suffered a minor burn and injuries to his arm and hand after his vehicle's center front end struck the left side doors of another vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured. The driver was in shock but not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by road users in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Drag racers struck a car. Words were exchanged. Gunfire followed. Keino Campbell, Navy vet, fell in the Bronx night. Three shots to the chest. His mother grieves. The street stays dangerous. The system failed to keep him safe.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-18), Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed in a road rage incident after confronting two drag racers who had bumped his car in the Bronx. The article reports, "Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in the chest in a road rage incident." Police arrested Michael Aracena, 20, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession. Another suspect, accused of handing over the gun, remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risks of illegal street racing and the easy escalation of violence on city roads. Systemic failures in preventing reckless driving and gun access contributed to the tragedy.

• Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage, New York Post, Published 2025-06-18

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

A teenager fell from a Bronx subway train. He struck the track bed. The train hit him. His head and wrist were injured. He now lies in critical condition. The city’s system failed to keep him safe.

CBS New York reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager was critically injured after falling from a 5 train at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police said the victim, aged 14 to 16, suffered head and wrist injuries after making contact with the train. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. as the train approached the northbound platform. The MTA recently launched a campaign called 'Ride Inside, Stay Alive' and is testing barriers between subway cars to deter such incidents. According to the NYPD, at least one person has died from subway surfing this year; in 2024, six died, 15 were injured, and 229 were arrested. No driver error was involved, but the event highlights ongoing risks and the need for systemic safety improvements.

• Teen Critically Injured In Bronx Subway, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-17

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

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

A fender bender turned fatal at Givan and Palmer. Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in his car. Police arrested Michael Aracena. Family mourns a calm man lost to sudden violence. The street remains stained by gunfire.

ABC7 reported on June 16, 2025, that Keino Campbell, a 27-year-old Navy veteran, was shot and killed after a minor car crash in the Bronx. The incident occurred at Givan and Palmer avenues around 2 a.m. Saturday. Police arrested 20-year-old Michael Aracena, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. According to the article, Campbell's family said he tried to resolve the crash through insurance, but the suspect demanded money and then opened fire. ABC7 quotes Campbell’s father: "If you have insurance, you use insurance. Stop jumping out of car and shooting people." The case highlights the deadly risk of road rage and the failure of conflict resolution on city streets.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, ABC7, Published 2025-06-16

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

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

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