Crash Count for Bronx CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,996
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,198
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 379
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 33
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 22
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 12, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB9?
SUVs/Cars 68 8 7 Trucks/Buses 8 2 0 Bikes 4 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 1 0
Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

Nine Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Bronx Streets Still Kill

Bronx CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Bronx Community Board 9, the numbers do not lie. Nine people killed in the last year. Eleven more left with serious injuries. In the same period, 616 were hurt. The dead include a 17-year-old boy, a 75-year-old man, a 64-year-old man, a 19-year-old, and a 27-year-old woman. Some were walking. Some were riding. None came home.

On a Monday night in February, Juan Alexander Quizhpi Naranjo, age 17, was thrown from his bike at Metcalf Avenue and East 172nd Street. He died at Jacobi Hospital. His 14-year-old passenger survived. His father remembered, “When he didn’t return in the evening I tried calling him but he didn’t pick up. Later his mom called him many times but no one picked up. Then around 7 p.m. someone picked up his phone and asked us to come to the hospital,” said Juan Avendano. The driver stayed at the scene. No charges. The investigation goes on. The street stays the same.

The Pattern: Intersections, Inattention, and the Young

Pedestrians and cyclists pay the highest price. In the last twelve months, two people under 18 were killed. Another 72 were injured. The old are not spared. One man, 75, was killed crossing with the signal. The driver turned left in a new BMW. The police said the cause was “failure to yield right-of-way” and “driver inattention/distraction.” Police said, “Both teens were thrown from the bike and rushed to Jacobi Hospital. The older victim succumbed to his injuries while the girl was in stable condition” (Gothamist).

SUVs and sedans strike most often. SUVs alone killed four pedestrians in the last three years. Trucks, buses, and bikes also injure, but the weight of death comes on four wheels.

Leadership: Promises, Power, and the Waiting

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The Council and the Mayor can act. They have not. Speed cameras cut speeding by 63% where installed, but the law that keeps them running is again at risk of expiring. The city touts intersection redesigns and new bike lanes, but the deaths keep coming.

Every day of delay is another family broken.

Act Now: Demand Action, Not Excuses

Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Join Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets. Do not wait for another name to join the list of the dead. Take action now.

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Bronx CB9 Bronx Community Board 9 sits in Bronx, Precinct 43, District 18, AD 85, SD 34.

It contains Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River, Soundview-Clason Point, Castle Hill-Unionport, Parkchester, Soundview Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 9

Bronx SUV and Sedan Collide, Driver Injured

A 31-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. An SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn. The sedan's driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact caused whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx River Avenue involving a southbound SUV and a sedan making a left turn. The sedan's 31-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma described as whiplash. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan driver's left turn and the SUV's straight travel as key pre-crash actions. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 36-year-old man was hit on White Plains Road in the Bronx. He was crossing with the signal when an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck him. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing White Plains Road at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2010 Acura SUV traveling south struck him with its center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


14-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on White Plains Road

A 14-year-old boy was struck by a northbound SUV on White Plains Road. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk. He suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion. The SUV showed no damage. The boy remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing White Plains Road outside a crosswalk. The vehicle involved was a 2004 Ford SUV traveling north, which struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing outside a crosswalk is noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding are recorded.


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Moped Passenger Injured in Sedan Collision

A moped carrying two men collided with a sedan on Westchester Avenue. Both moped occupants suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s distraction and improper turning caused the crash. Neither occupant was ejected or wore safety equipment.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Westchester Avenue collided with a 2019 BMW sedan. The moped carried two men, a 26-year-old driver and a 33-year-old passenger. Both were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. The passenger was seated on the left rear of the moped. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both men, with the passenger’s driver also turning improperly. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the moped.


E-Scooter Crushes Boy’s Leg on Wheeler Avenue

A boy stood off Wheeler Avenue. An e-scooter sped south and struck him. His leg broke under the force. He stayed awake. The scooter rolled on, undamaged. The boy’s walk will bear the mark.

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a southbound e-scooter near 1024 Wheeler Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the boy was not in the roadway when the e-scooter hit his leg, causing crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The boy remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The e-scooter sustained no damage. The boy suffered significant injury and will carry the break in his walk.


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E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Bronx

An e-scooter carrying two males struck a parked Jeep sedan on Rosedale Avenue. The scooter driver and a six-year-old passenger suffered knee and neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx when an e-scooter traveling west collided with its left side doors. The e-scooter carried two males: a 44-year-old driver and a 6-year-old passenger riding outside. Both were injured— the driver with abrasions to his knee and lower leg, and the child with whiplash to his neck. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," along with "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors. Neither occupant of the e-scooter was wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights driver errors on the e-scooter, not the parked vehicle.


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Two Sedans Collide on Bruckner Expressway

Two sedans crashed head-on on Bruckner Expressway at night. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered head injuries. Airbags deployed. Unsafe speed caused the collision. Shock and pain followed. Vehicles damaged on right front and side panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bruckner Expressway at 9:52 p.m. The crash involved a 43-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male front-seat passenger in one vehicle, both sustaining head injuries and shock. The airbags deployed for the passenger. The other vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their right front and side panels. The female driver was not wearing safety equipment, while the passenger was protected by an airbag. The collision caused complaints of pain and nausea but no ejections. Driver error centered on unsafe speed, with no other factors cited.


Box Truck Hits Sedan on East Tremont

A box truck making a right turn struck a sedan traveling straight on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a box truck turning right on East Tremont Avenue collided with a sedan going straight. The sedan’s 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The box truck impacted the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front bumper. The sedan had three occupants, and the driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Bronx Crash

A 23-year-old unlicensed e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked sedan on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered neck contusions and bruises. The sedan was stationary at impact. The crash left the e-bike damaged.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed in New York, collided with a parked Dodge sedan on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver was ejected and sustained neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The sedan was parked and stationary at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike driver but does not indicate any fault or error by the sedan driver. The e-bike sustained damage to its left front bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers faced by unlicensed motorized bike operators in traffic.


Sedan Backing Strikes 72-Year-Old Pedestrian

A sedan backing on Westchester Avenue hit a 72-year-old woman pedestrian outside an intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet sedan backing south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in moderate injury severity. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield while backing, causing the collision and injury.


11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lacombe Avenue

An 11-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The pickup truck hit him on the left rear quarter panel. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Visibility was limited.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Lacombe Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was hit by a 2021 Ford pickup truck traveling east. The point of impact was the truck's left rear quarter panel. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian fault or safety equipment.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

A 32-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after a collision with an SUV on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear at unsafe speed. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision on Bronx River Parkway. The crash involved a 2023 Jeep SUV and a 2023 Kia sedan, both traveling north. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the sedan with its left front bumper. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Two SUVs Collide Backing on Vannest Avenue

Two SUVs backed into each other on Vannest Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained rear quarter panel damage. Unsafe backing and speed caused the crash. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided while both were backing on Vannest Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle, a 34-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved impact to the left rear bumper of one SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the other. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling east and had two occupants each. The injured driver was not ejected and was the only person reported injured in the crash.


SUV Hits Garbage Truck on East Tremont

A female SUV driver suffered neck injuries in a collision with a garbage truck on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The crash occurred as the truck was slowing and the SUV was going straight. The SUV struck the truck’s left side.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx involving a 2017 SUV and a garbage truck. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma described as whiplash. The garbage truck was slowing or stopping when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, impacted the truck’s left side doors with its right front quarter panel. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The garbage truck driver was licensed and traveling east. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights improper lane use as a key driver error.


E-Bike Left Turn Hits SUV on Westchester Avenue

A 16-year-old e-bike rider turned left into a southbound SUV on Westchester Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was uninjured.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike driver was making a left turn northbound on Westchester Avenue when he collided with a southbound Ford SUV. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors or helmet use. The SUV sustained no damage, while the e-bike had damage to the right side doors.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Bronx Collision

A 65-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a crash on East Tremont Avenue. The rider suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider was alone and traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx involving an e-bike traveling eastbound. The 65-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike rider was the sole occupant and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicle details or driver errors were specified. The report does not mention any safety equipment used by the rider. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 and left the rider in shock.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Westchester Avenue

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The 26-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The driver was distracted. The crash left the cyclist semiconscious and injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling west collided head-on on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles had front-center damage. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Slowing Vehicle on Bruckner Expressway

A 60-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion in a rear-end crash on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV struck another slowing vehicle from behind. Police cited aggressive driving, following too closely, and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Expressway involving multiple SUVs traveling north. A 60-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists contributing factors including aggressive driving, following too closely, and driver inattention or distraction. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and the airbag deployed. The crash involved one SUV striking the rear of another that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the rear end of the struck vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Castle Hill Avenue

A Jeep SUV struck an 18-year-old female bicyclist on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as factors. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling west on Castle Hill Avenue collided with a northbound female bicyclist, age 18. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as disregard for traffic control. The bicyclist's own confusion or error was also noted but no safety equipment status was confirmed. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention and obey traffic signals.


Drunk Driver Kills Man in Bronx Crosswalk

A Chevy sedan hit a 64-year-old man in a marked Bronx crosswalk. The car’s right front bumper struck his head. He died where he fell. Police say the driver had been drinking. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A 64-year-old man was killed while crossing Sound View Avenue near Lafayette Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, he was in a marked crosswalk when a Chevy sedan struck him with its right front bumper, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, “The driver had been drinking.” Alcohol involvement is listed as a contributing factor for the driver and vehicle occupants. The sedan was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The data lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The man died at the scene. This crash highlights the deadly risk posed by impaired drivers on city streets.