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A distracted driver struck a cyclist on East Fordham Road. The crash left the cyclist bruised and in shock. Driver inattention and inexperience fueled the impact.

A cyclist was injured on East Fordham Road at Webster Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the lower leg and was left in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. Unsafe speed was also noted. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment, but the crash was driven by driver errors. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828243 - 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

SUV turned wrong on Fordham Road. Motorcycle struck. Rider thrown, leg bruised. Police cite improper turning and lane use. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A crash at 539 E Fordham Road in the Bronx involved an SUV and a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, both 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. The SUV was making a right turn as the motorcycle went straight. The report lists no helmet or signal issues, but highlights driver errors as key factors. The crash left one person injured and exposed the danger faced by those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A young driver hit a parked car on Hoffman Street. Police cite driver inexperience. One person in shock. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

A 21-year-old woman driving north on Hoffman Street struck a parked sedan. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' was listed as a contributing factor. The driver suffered shock. No other injuries were reported. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the center front end of the parked sedan. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash underscores the risk when inexperience meets city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV and sedan collided on East Fordham Road. Improper turn. Driver and teen passenger suffered neck injuries. Streets did not forgive.

A crash on East Fordham Road at Crotona Avenue in the Bronx left a 38-year-old driver and a 17-year-old passenger with neck injuries. According to the police report, the collision involved a station wagon/SUV and a sedan. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The SUV was struck on the right rear bumper while going straight; the sedan was making a right turn. Both injured occupants were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825352 - 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 road sweeper hit a man crossing Fordham Road. The oversized vehicle struck his leg. He was hurt but conscious. The driver was uninjured. The street stayed open. Metal met flesh. The city moved on.

A 57-year-old man was injured when an oversized road sweeper struck him as he crossed East Fordham Road at 3rd Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the vehicle hit his lower leg. The driver, a 43-year-old man, was not hurt. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The impact left the pedestrian with abrasions and leg injuries. No other errors or factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

SUV struck cyclist from behind on East Fordham Road. Cyclist ejected, suffered leg fracture. Police cite following too closely. Night, Bronx, broken bones, no helmet.

A station wagon/SUV hit a cyclist from behind at 500 East Fordham Road in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a fractured leg. According to the police report, the SUV was 'following too closely,' leading to the crash. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'following too closely' as the contributing factor. No helmet was noted for the cyclist, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was struck at the center back end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 20-year-old man crashed at unsafe speed on East 187th Street. He suffered burns and arm injuries. Center front of his vehicle struck another. Streets stayed dangerous. No pedestrians hurt.

A 20-year-old male driver operating a motorized vehicle was injured in a crash at 695 East 187th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver suffered a minor burn and injuries to his arm and hand after his vehicle's center front end struck the left side doors of another vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved or injured. The driver was in shock but not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by road users in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824242 - 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

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 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

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

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