Five Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Killing on Bronx Streets?

Jul 24 - The driver of a moped hit a cyclist on E 193rd in the Bronx. Both riders were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the moped driver. A head contusion was reported.

A moped and a bicycle collided on East 193rd Street in the Bronx. Both riders were hurt. The cyclist and the 58‑year‑old moped driver sustained injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The moped struck the bike on the bike's left side at the moped's left front bumper. The moped driver suffered a head contusion and shock and is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were recorded in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 24 - Sedan and SUV collided on Major Deegan. Improper lane change and distraction. One driver suffered neck pain. Both vehicles damaged. System failed to protect.

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were damaged. Unsafe lane changing was listed as a contributing factor. The system allowed danger to persist. No mention of helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 23 - A pickup truck driver making a left turn hit a 17-year-old pedestrian at West Fordham Road and Davidson Avenue. The teen suffered a contusion to the upper arm and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 17-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck that was making a left turn at West Fordham Road and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the truck struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The teen sustained a contusion to the upper shoulder/upper arm and was conscious at the scene. Police list the contributing factors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The report records no pedestrian error or other contributing equipment factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 22 - Two SUVs collided on Major Deegan ramp. One driver lost consciousness. One man injured. Metal twisted. Police cite vehicular factors. Danger rides with every turn.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness and was injured. The other driver, a 45-year-old woman, was not reported injured. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash left one man hurt and both vehicles damaged. Systemic danger persists on city ramps.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 7 - A taxi driver making a left turn struck a westbound bus on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Both drivers were injured and listed in shock. Police cited traffic control disregarded and driver inexperience as contributing factors.

A taxi driver making a left turn collided with a westbound bus on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The driver of the taxi, a 45-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and was listed injured and in shock. The driver of the bus, a 51-year-old man, suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and was listed injured and in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors; the bus driver's contributing factors were recorded as unspecified. Police recorded right-front and left-front bumper damage to both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

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 - A left turn on Pelham Parkway. Metal meets flesh. The rider falls. The driver stays. One life ends. The system investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports a fatal crash near the Bruckner Expressway. A 31-year-old motorcyclist, Nathaniel Martinez, died after a Chevrolet Equinox turned left onto the I-95 ramp and struck him. The article states, "the Equinox driver stayed at the scene" and both were taken to the hospital. No arrests have been made. NYPD Highway District is investigating. The crash highlights the danger of left turns at busy intersections and the vulnerability of riders in traffic.

• Motorcyclist Killed In Bronx Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 29 - Council bill targets permit caps and harsh crackdowns. Vendors crowd curbs. More feet on the street. Pedestrian presence rises. City weighs who belongs on the sidewalk.

On June 29, 2025, the City Council debated a bill to lift street vendor permit caps and decriminalize violations. Bronx Democrat Pierina Sanchez introduced the measure, stating, 'I am the daughter and granddaughter of street vendors.' The bill aims to replace criminal charges with fines and remove barriers for thousands of vendors. Mayor Eric Adams opposes lifting the cap, citing sidewalk crowding. The matter summary: 'change may be coming for the thousands of street vendors operating in New York City.' Safety analysts note that easing restrictions can boost pedestrian activity and street presence, creating 'safety in numbers' and calming traffic. This could improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Street Vendors Could Soon Breathe Easier Under New City Council Bills, BKReader, Published 2025-06-29

Jun 28 - Five hospitalized after Bronx crash. Pedestrians struck. Driver fled. Police made arrest. Metal and bodies met on city streets. System failed to shield the vulnerable.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a Bronx man was arrested after a multivehicle crash sent five people, including pedestrians, to the hospital. The article states, "The suspect allegedly fled the scene after the crash, which injured several pedestrians." The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-runs and the failure to protect those on foot. The crash underscores persistent risks for pedestrians and the urgent need for safer streets.

• Bronx Crash Injures Pedestrians, Driver Flees, CBS New York, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 21 - 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

Jun 18 - Three SUVs slammed together on Major Deegan. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes left two people injured, one with neck trauma, another with back pain. Metal twisted. No pedestrians involved.

Three SUVs crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the collision. Two people were hurt: a 51-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 33-year-old woman reported back pain and nausea. Five others, including drivers and passengers, had unspecified injuries. All vehicles were traveling north. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal bent and bodies shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

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 - 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 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

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 16 - 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

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 13 - 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