Blood on Seward Avenue: No One Safe, No One Speaking Up

Sep 22 - A driver in an SUV turned right at White Plains Rd and Seward Ave and hit a southbound man on a standing scooter. He was ejected and hurt. Police recorded Unsafe Speed.

In the Bronx at White Plains Rd and Seward Ave, a driver in an SUV making a right turn hit a southbound standing-scooter rider. The rider, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and listed as injured with hip and upper leg trauma; he was conscious and reported abrasions. Two passengers rode in the SUV; their injuries were recorded as unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV's pre-crash action was "Making Right Turn" and the other vehicle's was "Going Straight Ahead" southbound. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no reported damage. The other vehicle had center-front damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 15 - Two SUV drivers crashed on Rosedale Ave at Bruckner Blvd. A 65-year-old driver suffered neck injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and improper lane use. One driver was unlicensed.

Two SUV drivers collided near Rosedale Ave and Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. One headed south. One went west. A 65-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 14-year-old passenger was listed with unspecified injury status. “According to the police report, contributing factors were Traffic Control Disregarded and Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The report lists one driver as unlicensed. Both drivers were going straight before impact. Damage notes show a center-front hit to one SUV and right-side door damage to the other. The crash involved three occupants, per vehicle counts. The location falls in the 43rd Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Sep 10 - A bus driver turned left on Lafayette at Underhill and hit three parked sedans. Two passengers were hurt. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. The bus took a front-end hit; the sedans were struck at their rear.

Two bus passengers were injured when a bus driver making a left turn on Lafayette Ave at Underhill Ave in the Bronx hit three parked sedans. A 50-year-old woman in the front passenger seat reported a neck contusion. A 17-year-old male passenger reported a hip and upper leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Turning Improperly," and points of impact show the bus’s center front striking the sedans’ center back ends. The crash was recorded at 4:27 p.m. The involved vehicles included a 2011 IC bus and sedans registered in New York and Vermont. Passengers bore the harm while stationary cars absorbed the blow.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 11 - A northbound sedan flipped on Soundview Ave and struck several parked cars. The 35-year-old driver suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and other vehicular factors.

A northbound Nissan sedan overturned near 760 Soundview Avenue and struck multiple parked cars. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured, reported whole-body injury, and complained of pain and nausea; he was not ejected and wore a lap belt. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and multiple entries of "Other Vehicular." The northbound vehicle was recorded as demolished and overturned. Parked Toyotas, Chevrolets and Acuras sustained rear and side damage. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors as the documented errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834389 - 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 1 - A sedan driver struck a 47-year-old male e-bike rider at White Plains Road and Lacombe Avenue. The cyclist suffered an abrasion and knee and lower-leg injury. Police listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor.

A sedan driver struck a 47-year-old male e-bike rider at White Plains Road and Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered an abrasion and injury to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was making a right turn when the sedan, traveling straight, made contact. The sedan's left front bumper hit the e-bike's right rear bumper. Police recorded damage to the sedan's left front bumper; the e-bike showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 25 - A sedan driver hit a standing scooter at Seward and Commonwealth in the Bronx. Two teens suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The block went quiet.

A driver in a sedan, traveling west, hit a standing scooter moving north on Seward Ave at Commonwealth Ave in the Bronx. Impact was to the sedan’s center front and the scooter’s right side. A 15-year-old driver and an 18-year-old passenger on the scooter suffered head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police recorded driver inattention by the sedan driver. Both parties were going straight ahead before impact. The collision occurred in the 43rd Precinct. Two young riders were hurt. The driver’s actions are on the record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 8 - A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided on Rosedale Ave at Story Ave in the Bronx. A 25-year-old female rear passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

Two vehicles collided on Rosedale Avenue at Story Avenue in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan were involved. A 25-year-old female rear passenger was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the right-front quarter panel of the SUV and the left-front bumper of the sedan took the impact. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The police report records no driver errors. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 1 - A Jeep SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bruckner Blvd. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite following too closely and confusion as causes.

A Jeep SUV rear-ended a cyclist on Bruckner Blvd at Rosedale Ave in the Bronx. The 36-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The SUV carried two occupants, both 72, who were not seriously hurt. The cyclist wore a helmet. The report highlights driver error as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824943 - 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 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 22 - Two sedans collided on Bruckner Blvd. One driver hit in the head. A passenger suffered leg pain. Police cite improper turning and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Injuries followed. System failed again.

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver suffered a head injury and a passenger reported pain in the knee and leg. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The impact left two people injured and exposed the danger of improper turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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 - 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

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