Blood on Seward Avenue: No One Safe, No One Speaking Up

Sep 10 - A bus driver turned left on Lafayette at Underhill and hit three parked sedans. Two passengers were hurt. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. The bus took a front-end hit; the sedans were struck at their rear.

Two bus passengers were injured when a bus driver making a left turn on Lafayette Ave at Underhill Ave in the Bronx hit three parked sedans. A 50-year-old woman in the front passenger seat reported a neck contusion. A 17-year-old male passenger reported a hip and upper leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Turning Improperly," and points of impact show the bus’s center front striking the sedans’ center back ends. The crash was recorded at 4:27 p.m. The involved vehicles included a 2011 IC bus and sedans registered in New York and Vermont. Passengers bore the harm while stationary cars absorbed the blow.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Man struck and killed in deadly hit-and-run in the Bronx, ABC7, Published 2025-09-07

Aug 11 - A northbound sedan flipped on Soundview Ave and struck several parked cars. The 35-year-old driver suffered whole-body injuries and complained of pain and nausea. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and other vehicular factors.

A northbound Nissan sedan overturned near 760 Soundview Avenue and struck multiple parked cars. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured, reported whole-body injury, and complained of pain and nausea; he was not ejected and wore a lap belt. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and multiple entries of "Other Vehicular." The northbound vehicle was recorded as demolished and overturned. Parked Toyotas, Chevrolets and Acuras sustained rear and side damage. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors as the documented errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Drunk Mercedes driver fatally strikes 2 motorcyclists on Bronx parkway: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

Aug 9 - 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

Aug 1 - A sedan driver struck a 47-year-old male e-bike rider at White Plains Road and Lacombe Avenue. The cyclist suffered an abrasion and knee and lower-leg injury. Police listed 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor.

A sedan driver struck a 47-year-old male e-bike rider at White Plains Road and Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered an abrasion and injury to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was making a right turn when the sedan, traveling straight, made contact. The sedan's left front bumper hit the e-bike's right rear bumper. Police recorded damage to the sedan's left front bumper; the e-bike showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A sedan driver hit a standing scooter at Seward and Commonwealth in the Bronx. Two teens suffered head injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Metal met flesh. The block went quiet.

A driver in a sedan, traveling west, hit a standing scooter moving north on Seward Ave at Commonwealth Ave in the Bronx. Impact was to the sedan’s center front and the scooter’s right side. A 15-year-old driver and an 18-year-old passenger on the scooter suffered head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' were contributing factors. Police recorded driver inattention by the sedan driver. Both parties were going straight ahead before impact. The collision occurred in the 43rd Precinct. Two young riders were hurt. The driver’s actions are on the record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - 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

Jul 8 - A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided on Rosedale Ave at Story Ave in the Bronx. A 25-year-old female rear passenger suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

Two vehicles collided on Rosedale Avenue at Story Avenue in the Bronx. A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan were involved. A 25-year-old female rear passenger was injured, with knee and lower-leg trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, the right-front quarter panel of the SUV and the left-front bumper of the sedan took the impact. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The police report records no driver errors. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 3 - A Mustang jumped the curb in Melrose. Six pedestrians fell. Screams echoed. The driver fled. Scaffolding twisted. Blood on the sidewalk. No arrests. The city waits for answers.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a Ford Mustang struck six pedestrians after mounting the curb at East 149th Street and Courtlandt Avenue in the Bronx. Surveillance showed the car turning left while people crossed with the right of way. The driver accelerated, hit a woman, then continued under scaffolding, injuring five more. Witnesses described panic and pain: "People were yelling, were in pain," said Vivian Cole. The suspects abandoned the damaged car and fled. All victims were hospitalized with minor injuries. The Buildings Department confirmed the crash damaged the shed but not the vacant building. No arrests have been made.

• Mustang Plows Bronx Sidewalk, Six Hurt, ABC7, Published 2025-07-03

Jul 1 - A Jeep SUV struck a cyclist from behind on Bruckner Blvd. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite following too closely and confusion as causes.

A Jeep SUV rear-ended a cyclist on Bruckner Blvd at Rosedale Ave in the Bronx. The 36-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his leg. According to the police report, 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. The SUV carried two occupants, both 72, who were not seriously hurt. The cyclist wore a helmet. The report highlights driver error as a key factor in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824943 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 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 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.

• Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-28

Jun 22 - Two sedans collided on Bruckner Blvd. One driver hit in the head. A passenger suffered leg pain. Police cite improper turning and other vehicular factors. Metal twisted. Injuries followed. System failed again.

Two sedans crashed on Bruckner Blvd in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver suffered a head injury and a passenger reported pain in the knee and leg. The crash involved a sedan going straight and another making a left turn. Police list 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet or signal use. The impact left two people injured and exposed the danger of improper turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - Metal struck metal before dawn. A car hit another, then slammed a scooter. Two riders flew off. An 18-year-old woman lay critical. Sirens cut the Bronx dark. Seven hurt. The road stayed open. Danger did not end.

ABC7 reported on June 22, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx left seven injured, including one woman in critical condition. The article states, 'The Honda Accord collided with the Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot then collided with the Razor Scooter, causing the 24-year-old man operating the scooter and an 18-year-old woman to be ejected.' Six others from the cars suffered minor injuries. The crash happened before 4 a.m. near Throggs Neck. Police are investigating the sequence of impacts. The incident highlights the risks faced by scooter riders and the dangers of high-speed, multi-vehicle traffic on city parkways.

• Seven Hurt In Hutchinson Parkway Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-06-22

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 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.

• Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall, ABC7, 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 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.

• Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-16