Crash Count for Westchester Square
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 463
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 273
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 61
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Westchester Square?

Westchester Square: Kids Bleed, Politicians Stall

Westchester Square: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers That Do Not Lie

Two dead. Three with injuries that will not heal. In the last twelve months, Westchester Square saw 114 crashes. Seventy-seven people hurt. Two did not walk away. One was a child. One was barely grown. NYC Open Data

The young pay most. Twenty-six people under 24 were injured. One died. Another child, under 18, died too. The streets do not forgive youth or age.

The Pattern That Does Not Break

Crashes come steady as rain. A teenager struck crossing St Peters Ave in May. A pedestrian hit by a speeding car on Halperin Ave in February. A distracted driver, a turning bus, a moped thrown. The list grows. The names fade. The pain stays.

Most injuries come from cars and trucks. No one was killed by a bike. No one was killed by a bus. The danger is steel and speed.

What Has Been Done, What Has Not

The city talks of Vision Zero. They count deaths. They promise lower speed limits. They install cameras. But in Westchester Square, the bodies keep coming. The council has the power to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. They have not used it. The state can keep speed cameras running. They let the law hang by a thread.

No leader here has stood up to say: enough. No new bills. No bold votes. No public stand for the dead or the living. The silence is louder than the sirens.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where children can cross and live. Take action now.

If you wait, the next name could be yours.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Karines Reyes
Assembly Member Karines Reyes
District 87
District Office:
1973 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10462
Legislative Office:
Room 327, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Amanda Farías
Council Member Amanda Farías
District 18
District Office:
1231 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10474
718-792-1140
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1771, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247

Traffic Safety Timeline for Westchester Square

Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

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.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Commerce Avenue

SUV slammed into sedan’s rear on Commerce Ave. One driver suffered neck injury. Police cite following too closely. System failed to protect. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.

An SUV struck the rear of a sedan at 1350 Commerce Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were traveling north. The impact left three others with unspecified injuries. The report lists no other contributing factors. The driver of the sedan was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Motorcycle Ejection on East Tremont Avenue

A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured on East Tremont Avenue. Improper lane use and failure to yield led to the crash. Head injury. Helmet worn. The street bore the impact.

A motorcycle and a car collided while merging near 2633 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, improper passing or lane usage and failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the crash. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a head injury, listed as unconscious at the scene. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained side damage. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and use lanes properly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Backs Into Truck On Castle Hill Ave

SUV struck parked truck while backing unsafely. One driver suffered concussion. Police cite unsafe backing and other vehicular errors. Crash left pain and confusion in the Bronx night.

An SUV backed into a parked pick-up truck on Castle Hill Ave at Metropolitan Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, age 23, suffered a concussion. The crash involved multiple vehicles and left several occupants with unspecified injuries. Police listed 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The data points to driver error and unsafe vehicle movement as the cause of harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Moped Driver in Bronx

A moped and sedan collided on Blondell Ave. Unsafe lane changing and speed sent a moped driver to the hospital with leg injuries. Four others were shaken. The street stayed dangerous.

A moped and a sedan crashed at 1369 Blondell Ave in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The moped driver wore a helmet. Four other occupants, including passengers and the sedan driver, were involved but not seriously hurt. The moped driver was unlicensed. The crash highlights the risk when drivers change lanes unsafely and speed through city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Int 0857-2024
Farías votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

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.


Int 0857-2024
Farías votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.

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.


Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians

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.


E-Bike Rider Struck on Maclay Avenue

E-bike rider hit while turning left on Maclay Avenue. Head injury. Police cite failure to yield. Streets stay dangerous for Bronx cyclists.

An e-bike rider was injured while making a left turn on Maclay Avenue at Benson Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The 40-year-old male cyclist suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other vehicle details were specified. The crash underscores the ongoing risks faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Sedan Hits Moped, Young Rider Ejected in Bronx

Sedan struck moped on Silver Street. Eighteen-year-old moped driver ejected, leg fractured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed the vulnerable again.

A sedan collided with a moped at Silver Street and Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, age 18, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the moped’s right side. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. Two occupants in the sedan, both age 86, were not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage

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.


S 8344
Benedetto votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

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.


S 8344
Reyes votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

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.


Teen Critically Injured In Bronx Subway

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.


S 7678
Benedetto votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

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.


S 7785
Benedetto votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

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.


Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting

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.


S 7678
Reyes votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

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.


S 7785
Reyes votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

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.


Bronx Road Rage Ends In Shooting

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.