Concourse Bleeds While City Sleeps—Lower the Speed, Save a Life

SUV hit two young men on Grant Avenue. Both pedestrians suffered head injuries. Police cite unsafe speed. The street became a scene of pain and chaos.

Two pedestrians, ages 18 and 19, were struck and injured by a vehicle on Grant Avenue near East 166th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved an SUV and a sedan, with 'Unsafe Speed' listed as a contributing factor. The 18-year-old suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The 19-year-old sustained head trauma and minor bleeding. A 50-year-old driver was also injured. The pedestrians were not at an intersection when hit. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or mention helmet or signal use. The crash underscores the danger of speed on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a woman crossing E 167 St at Sheridan Ave. She suffered a hip injury. The driver failed to yield. Tinted windows listed as a factor. The street stayed busy. The crosswalk marked her path.

A 56-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed E 167 St at Sheridan Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver was making a U-turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The report also lists tinted windows as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. She suffered a hip injury and minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the car. The crash highlights the danger when drivers do not yield to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV and moped collided on Exterior Street. Driver inattention and tailgating led to impact. Moped rider partially ejected, suffered leg injury. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

A collision between an SUV and a moped on Exterior Street at East 149 Street left the moped rider, a 55-year-old man, partially ejected and injured in the leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was conscious but suffered internal and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old man, was also involved but his injuries were unspecified. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as an additional factor for both drivers. No mention of helmet use or signals as contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 71-year-old passenger died. A 79-year-old driver struck two cars, then a pole. Metal twisted. Lives changed. The street stayed silent.

CBS New York (2025-07-12) reports a 71-year-old passenger died after a crash in Co-op City, Bronx. Police said a 79-year-old driver 'slammed into two cars before hitting a light pole.' The sequence ended in fatal injury. The article highlights the impact but does not detail causes. The crash underscores risks for passengers and raises questions about driver fitness and street design. No blame is assigned. The facts stand stark.

• Passenger Dies After Bronx Car Crash, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-12

A cyclist on E 163 St struck by a vehicle. Severe bleeding. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The Bronx street left another vulnerable road user hurt.

A cyclist riding west on E 163 St at Morris Ave in the Bronx was injured after a crash. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and another unspecified vehicle. The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to the lower leg and foot. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report does not mention any helmet use or other cyclist actions. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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 car slammed into three men at Hunts Point. One lies in critical condition. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The driver faces charges. Blood stains the Bronx night.

ABC7 reported on June 28, 2025, that a driver struck three pedestrians at Hunts Point Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard. Police say Charles Jenkins, 28, collided with a Mercedes, then hit three men and several parked cars. One victim, age 33, was critically hurt; two others are stable. Jenkins faces multiple vehicular assault charges. ABC7 notes, 'Authorities are trying to determine what led up to the collision.' The crash highlights the danger at busy Bronx intersections and the consequences when drivers lose control.

• Bronx Driver Hits Three Pedestrians, ABC7, Published 2025-06-28

A taxi struck on River Ave left its driver with head injuries. The crash happened fast. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Police list no driver errors.

A taxi was involved in a crash on River Avenue at East 165th Street in the Bronx. The driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, no pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no contributing driver errors were listed. The taxi was parked before the crash and sustained damage to the left side doors and front bumper. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor. The police report does not specify further details about the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV changed lanes on Grand Concourse. Impact threw a 47-year-old driver from his vehicle. His arm fractured, shoulder twisted. Police cite unsafe lane change. Streets stay brutal.

A crash on Grand Concourse at East 156th Street in the Bronx left a 47-year-old male driver injured and ejected from his vehicle, suffering a fractured and dislocated upper arm. According to the police report, a Jeep SUV was changing lanes when it struck another vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the other occupants. The data shows the SUV's left front hit the right side doors of the other vehicle. The violence of the impact underscores the danger of sudden lane shifts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A left-turning motorcycle struck an SUV on Exterior Street. The motorcyclist suffered a leg injury. Police cite improper turning as the cause. Both vehicles damaged. The street stayed busy. No pedestrians hurt.

A crash on Exterior Street at East 149 Street involved a motorcycle and an SUV. According to the police report, the motorcycle was making a left turn when it collided with the SUV going straight. The 60-year-old male motorcyclist was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were men. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcyclist held a permit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV struck parked taxi. Three injured, one trapped and unconscious. Police cite lost consciousness. Crash left pain, chaos, broken bodies in the Bronx morning.

An SUV traveling north on River Avenue in the Bronx crashed into a parked taxi near East 151st Street. Three people were injured, including a 79-year-old male driver who was trapped and unconscious, and two others who suffered pain across their bodies. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Lost Consciousness.' No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left the SUV’s front end and the taxi’s rear badly damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A scooter slammed into a Honda Pilot before dawn. The passenger, eighteen, hit the road hard. The driver fled. Three more hurt in the cars. Sirens wailed. No arrests. The street stayed cold and dangerous.

According to the New York Post (published June 21, 2025), an 18-year-old scooter passenger was left in critical condition after a crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx. Police said the scooter collided with a Honda Pilot around 4 a.m., triggering a chain reaction that involved a Honda Accord. The article reports, "The moped's driver fled with the bike before cops arrived." Three passengers in each car were also injured and taken to Jacobi Hospital. No arrests had been made by Saturday afternoon. The incident highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and raises questions about driver accountability and the effectiveness of current enforcement on city parkways.

• Scooter Crash Leaves Teen Critical in Bronx, New York Post, Published 2025-06-21

Truck slammed into sedan on Major Deegan exit. Passenger hurt. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Metal, glass, shock. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A tractor truck struck a sedan on the Major Deegan Expressway Exit 5 northbound in the Bronx. One passenger, a 32-year-old woman, was injured. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The truck hit the sedan’s left side as the sedan merged. The injured passenger suffered shock and whole-body pain. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep distance and lose focus. The system left a passenger hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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 14-year-old fell from a Bronx No. 5 train. He hit the tracks hard. Medics rushed him to Jacobi. His face and body took the blow. Police charged another teen. Subway surfing keeps taking young lives.

NY Daily News reported on June 17, 2025, that a 14-year-old boy suffered critical injuries after falling from the top of a northbound No. 5 train near Baychester Ave. Police said he was with two other teens. One, age 17, was arrested for reckless endangerment and trespass. The third fled. The article notes, 'Six people, most of them teens, died subway surfing in the city last year. The youngest was just 11.' This year, two have died already. The NYPD and MTA have increased enforcement and launched campaigns to deter subway surfing, including drone patrols and public messaging. The incident highlights persistent dangers on the transit system and ongoing risks for young riders.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, NY Daily News, 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 Navy veteran died in the Bronx. A driver shot him. Police made an arrest. The street became a killing ground. Metal, anger, and a gun ended a life. The city mourns. The danger remains.

CBS New York reported on June 16, 2025, that Keino Campbell, 27, a U.S. Navy veteran, was shot and killed in the Bronx during an alleged road rage incident. The article states, “An arrest was made after Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed over the weekend in New York City.” The incident highlights the lethal mix of driver aggression and firearms on city streets. Road rage escalated to deadly violence, turning a routine drive into tragedy. The arrest points to a clear driver action—use of a gun following a traffic dispute. The case underscores the urgent need for policy solutions addressing armed drivers and the dangers they pose to all road users.

• Navy Veteran Shot Dead In Bronx, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-16