Hunts Point Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Motorcycle and sedan collided on Bruckner. Two drivers hurt. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and flesh met hard. The street stayed silent.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed on Bruckner Blvd at Barretto St in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver, age 30, suffered a head injury and was ejected. The sedan driver, age 25, sustained a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north. No pedestrians were involved. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, and the sedan occupants used lap belts. The crash left two injured and exposed the danger of improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834106 - 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

SUV and sedan collided on Bruckner Expressway. Aggressive driving listed. Male driver suffered neck injury. Police report cites road rage. System failed to protect.

A crash on the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. One male driver, age 51, suffered a neck injury. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The SUV was traveling straight while the sedan was changing lanes. The impact struck the center back end of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors before noting the driver's use of a lap belt and harness.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Two sedans collided on East Bay Avenue. A woman suffered hip and leg crush injuries. Police cite driver inexperience and distraction. Six others, including a child, were also involved.

Two sedans crashed at East Bay Avenue and Casanova Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 54-year-old woman driving one car suffered crush injuries to her hip and upper leg. Six others, including a 3-year-old passenger, were involved. Police list 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

Box truck hit sedan on Faile Street. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A box truck and a sedan collided on Faile Street near East Bay Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left the sedan damaged at the left rear and the truck at the front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes airbag deployment in the injured driver’s vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A truck turned left into a sedan on Bruckner. Two men in the sedan suffered back injuries. Metal and glass. Whiplash. The police list no clear cause. Streets in the Bronx stay dangerous.

A tractor truck and a sedan crashed at Bruckner Boulevard and Leggett Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck was making a left turn while the sedan went straight. Two men in the sedan, ages 31 and 34, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor. No driver errors are detailed. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A driver lost consciousness on Barry Street. Two people were hurt. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. Police cite illness as the cause. Metal and bodies collided. The street bore the cost.

A crash on Barry Street in the Bronx left two vehicle occupants injured. According to the police report, a driver lost consciousness due to illness, causing the collision. The report lists 'Illnes' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. A 37-year-old female driver and a 35-year-old male passenger suffered injuries, including back and leg trauma. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors beyond the driver’s medical emergency.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824525 - 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

Two sedans collided on Hunts Point Ave, Bronx. Three pedestrians not in the roadway were injured. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact left bodies broken, pain sharp, danger clear.

Two sedans crashed at Hunts Point Ave and Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. Three pedestrians, not in the roadway, were struck and injured. One suffered crush injuries and lost consciousness. Two drivers and two passengers were also hurt. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' One driver was unlicensed. The impact was severe, with injuries to entire bodies and one abdomen. The report lists no helmet or signal issues for those injured. Systemic failure at the intersection left vulnerable people hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18

A Bronx man died after his e-bike struck a pedestrian in a Central Park crosswalk. He flew from the bike, hit the curb, and never recovered. The pedestrian suffered a minor hand injury. Police are investigating. No arrests have been made.

West Side Spirit reported on June 19, 2025, that Salvador Nico-Garcia, 43, died after his e-bike collided with a pedestrian at East Drive and East 97th Street in Central Park. The article states, "He ran into the unidentified 41 year-old pedestrian. Nico-Garcia was then flung from his bike and struck his head on the curb, the NYPD said." The pedestrian sustained a minor hand injury and refused medical treatment. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating; no arrests have been made. City data shows e-bike and e-scooter deaths have dropped in 2025, but Central Park crash numbers remain steady. The incident highlights ongoing risks at crosswalks and the need for systemic safety improvements.

• E-Bike Rider Killed in Park Collision, West Side Spirit, Published 2025-06-19

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

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

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

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

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