Eastchester Bleeds—Leaders Sleep

A sedan hit a cyclist at E 219 St and Oakley St. The cyclist suffered a bruised leg. Police list all factors as unspecified. The crash left one person injured, two others unhurt.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at E 219 St and Oakley St in the Bronx. The crash injured a 31-year-old female cyclist, who suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The sedan, driven by a 20-year-old man, and the bike, both traveling straight, struck each other at the intersection. Two vehicle occupants were unhurt. No driver errors are specified in the data. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the lack of identified driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A bus hit a 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal on E 229 St. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The system failed her.

A bus struck a 78-year-old woman as she crossed E 229 St at Laconia Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus, making a right turn, failed to yield. The woman sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or passengers. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles do not yield to people in the crosswalk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A car hit an 18-year-old woman crossing at Eastchester Road and Givan Avenue. She suffered a leg injury. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified.

An 18-year-old female pedestrian was struck and injured at the intersection of Eastchester Road and Givan Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was conscious at the scene and suffered an abrasion to her lower leg. The vehicle hit her with its center front end while going straight. Police list the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No further details on driver actions or vehicle type appear in the report. The victim’s actions are listed as 'Unknown.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830213 - 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 driver suffered arm fractures after a close pass on Schieffelin Avenue. Two vehicles collided. Police cite passing too closely as a key factor. The street saw pain and metal twisted.

A 19-year-old driver was injured in a crash at 1981 Schieffelin Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, two vehicles collided while traveling northeast. The driver suffered fractures and dislocation to the arm. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The report also notes confusion or error by a pedestrian, bicyclist, or other pedestrian, but the primary error was the close pass. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825805 - 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 sedan slammed into a parked pickup on Tillotson Ave. The car overturned. One man injured, another hurt. Alcohol listed as a factor. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

A sedan crashed into a parked pickup truck on Tillotson Avenue near Reeds Mill Lane in the Bronx. The sedan overturned. According to the police report, one man was injured and another was hurt. Police list 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The pickup was parked, struck on its left rear. The sedan overturned, sustaining heavy damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes air bag deployment in the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823906 - 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

A truck hit a sedan’s rear on the New England Thruway. One driver suffered neck injuries. Three others were hurt. No cause listed. Metal and bodies collided. The system failed to protect.

A tractor truck struck a sedan’s left rear quarter panel on the New England Thruway in the Bronx. According to the police report, one driver, a 24-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Three other occupants, including a 32-year-old man and a 40-year-old man, were also hurt. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles traveled south; the sedan was changing lanes when hit. No helmet or signal use is mentioned. The crash left four people injured. Systemic danger remains.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825792 - 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

Two vehicles collided at Baychester Avenue. An SUV struck a sedan. A driver and a front passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Passengers shaken. The street bore the mark of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at the intersection near 3480 Baychester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash left a 28-year-old male driver and a 38-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries, both conscious at the scene. The report states, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained damage to its right side doors, while the SUV’s front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors, such as helmet or signal use, were listed. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Crews will gut and rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations. Four new elevators will rise. Three Harlem Line stops in the Bronx will open to all. The city’s transit spine grows stronger for those left waiting longest.

On June 18, 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a sweeping accessibility project for three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, and Botanical Garden. According to the MTA, crews will completely rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn, installing four new elevators—two at each station—to ensure full accessibility. The matter summary states: 'comprehensive renovation and accessibility project at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.' Christian Murray reported the announcement. No council bill number or committee applies, as this is an agency initiative, not legislation. The upgrades promise to open transit to riders long shut out by stairs and barriers. Improving station accessibility encourages more walking and cycling to transit, supports mode shift away from driving, and benefits vulnerable users by making the built environment more inclusive and safer.

• MTA begins major accessibility upgrades at three Bronx Metro-North stations, AMNY, Published 2025-06-18

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

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

Two cars crashed on Boston Road. An infant passenger suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield. Metal struck metal. The system failed the smallest rider.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan collided at Boston Road and Ropes Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Five people were involved. An infant passenger in the right rear seat suffered a head injury and abrasion. The other occupants, including both drivers and two adult passengers, had unspecified injuries. The police report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12

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 2025-06-12

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 2025-06-12