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Moped and sedan crashed head-on in the Bronx. One man suffered facial injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal and flesh met at the center front. Danger rides with the unskilled.

A moped and a sedan collided head-on at 1334 Louis Nine Blvd in the Bronx. One 23-year-old man was injured, suffering abrasions to his face. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was a contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report notes that the injured moped driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

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

Two men hurt in Bronx crash. Sedans slammed at Bryant Avenue. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Bodies bruised. Streets unforgiving.

Two men were injured when a sedan and a 3-door vehicle collided at 1210 Bryant Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger suffered injuries to their bodies and legs. Both wore seat belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify injuries for other occupants. The crash highlights the danger of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan slammed into another sedan’s rear on East 167th. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Whiplash followed.

Two sedans collided on East 167th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, one sedan struck the rear of another. A 27-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The impact crushed the center front of one car and the back of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A cyclist suffered a bruised leg on Bruckner Blvd. Improper lane use led to the crash. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported. Streets remain hostile for those outside a car.

A 37-year-old woman riding a bike was injured at 1365 Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved improper passing or lane usage. The cyclist suffered a contusion to her lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. No other vehicle damage was noted. The data shows no mention of helmet use or signals as factors. The incident highlights the ongoing risks for cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Two cars collided on Sheridan Boulevard. Four women hurt. Neck and shoulder pain. Police cite improper turning. Metal and glass. Shock and pain in the Bronx night.

Four women were injured when a sedan and an SUV crashed on Sheridan Boulevard at East 173rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles suffered front-end damage and all occupants complained of pain or nausea, with injuries to the neck and shoulders. Police listed 'Turning Improperly' as the main contributing factor. The crash left both drivers and two passengers in shock. No other factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A sedan struck a standing scooter on Southern Blvd. One man suffered leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left bruises and pain. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter at Southern Blvd and Freeman St in the Bronx. According to the police report, a male scooter driver was injured, suffering a contusion and lower leg trauma. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors were cited. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving, with a vulnerable road user left hurt and partially ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827521 - 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 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

Ambulance and taxi crashed at E 173 St. Two passengers hurt. Back injuries. Metal and glass. Sirens and pain. No clear cause. The street swallowed another day.

An ambulance and a taxi collided at 1010 E 173 St in the Bronx. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when they struck each other. Two people were injured: a 31-year-old female taxi driver and a 39-year-old male passenger, both suffering back injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A parked Ford sedan took a hit to its right rear bumper. One woman suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

A Ford sedan, parked near 943 E 167th Street in the Bronx, was struck on its right rear bumper by another vehicle. One woman, the driver, sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' was listed as the contributing factor. The impact targeted the parked vehicle’s rear, leaving the driver with whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any errors by the injured party. The only listed safety equipment was a lap belt and harness, noted after the driver error.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A moped driver was struck and injured by a distracted sedan on Hoe Ave. She suffered arm bruises and was partially ejected. Both drivers failed to pay attention. The street stayed dangerous and dark.

A moped and a sedan collided on Hoe Ave at E 173 St in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 30-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan showed no damage, while the moped was struck on its right front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820602 - 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

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

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

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