Castle Hill Bleeds While Drivers Speed—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Sep 22 - Two northbound drivers crashed on the Bruckner in the Bronx. A driver and two passengers reported neck injuries. The sedan’s right-side doors were damaged. The truck showed left-front damage. Police listed factors as Unspecified.

Two northbound drivers collided on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. Two passengers reported neck injuries. One driver also reported neck pain. According to the police report, both were going straight ahead when the drivers collided. The report records the sedan’s point of impact as the right-side doors and the box truck’s as the left front quarter panel. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." No specific driver errors, such as Failure to Yield or Distraction, were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 22 - A driver followed too close and rear-ended another SUV on Bruckner Blvd. A 40-year-old rear passenger suffered whiplash. A child rode in the right rear seat. Two other SUVs showed rear and side damage at the scene.

According to the police report, the driver of a Florida-registered SUV struck the rear of a New York-registered SUV while both traveled south on Bruckner Blvd near Brush Ave. A 40-year-old female left-rear passenger complained of whiplash and was listed as injured; a child occupied the right rear seat. Police recorded Following Too Closely as the contributing factor. Vehicle damage noted a center-front impact to the striking SUV and center-back damage to the struck SUV; a third SUV suffered left-side-door damage. The report lists Following Too Closely by the driver; no other contributing factors are specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Aug 14 - A Kia turned left by 2140 Westchester Ave and struck a 15-year-old on a bike. The boy was ejected and hurt. The car’s front quarter took the hit. Driver inexperience marked the file. The street bore the impact.

A Kia sedan making a left turn by 2140 Westchester Ave in the Bronx hit a westbound teen bicyclist. The 15-year-old was ejected and suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data show the sedan turned left while the bike was going straight. Driver errors came first. Only after that does the record note the bicyclist had no safety equipment. No blame is assigned to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835817 - 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 5 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn and hit a motorcycle on Westchester Ave in the Bronx. Two motorcycle riders, a 24-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning.

A driver in a sedan made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle carrying two people. The motorcycle driver, 24, and the passenger, 26, were injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and contusions. According to the police report, the sedan was making a U-turn when the crash happened. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and noted turning improperly as contributing factors. Point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors; the motorcycle hit center front. The report lists the two riders as injured and conscious. The record attributes the crash to driver errors listed by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV reversed on Hutchinson River Parkway and hit a Carry All. One driver hurt. Shoulder and upper arm. Whiplash. Bronx morning.

A crash on Hutchinson River Parkway near 815 in the Bronx left one driver injured. A driver in an SUV reversed and hit a Carry All. The injured driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and whiplash; he was conscious. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' Police recorded driver error as the contributing factor. The SUV was reversing; the Carry All was traveling south. Both vehicles had rear-corner damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832642 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 4 - A pickup truck hit a woman crossing Havemeyer Ave. She suffered severe head cuts. The driver failed to yield. Both were hurt. The street stayed raw and dangerous.

A Ram pickup truck struck a 55-year-old woman as she crossed Havemeyer Ave at Quimby Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her head. The driver, a 27-year-old man, was also injured. Both injuries were linked to the driver’s failure to yield, as listed in the report. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

Jul 3 - Two SUVs crashed on Bruckner Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured in the crash, suffering back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the center front end of one SUV and the rear of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the danger when drivers lose focus, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825220 - 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 29 - Sedan slammed into stopped car on Cross Bronx Expressway. Three people hurt, including a toddler. Metal twisted. Whiplash. No clear cause. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A northbound sedan struck another sedan stopped in traffic on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Castle Hill Avenue. Three people were injured: a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 53-year-old woman. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as "Unspecified." The crash caused whiplash and injuries to the entire body for those hurt. The report notes both vehicles were sedans, with the striking car hitting the center back end of the stopped vehicle. No driver errors or external factors are specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Watson Avenue. Passengers hurt. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Faces bruised. Arms scraped. Streets stay dangerous.

Two SUVs collided at Watson Avenue and White Plains Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front seat suffered an arm abrasion. A 24-year-old woman in the rear seat was bruised in the face. Both drivers, aged 22 and 63, were uninjured. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. No other contributing factors are noted. The crash left passengers injured and vehicles damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02

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

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