Crash Count for Bronx CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,000
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,200
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 16, 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

Sedan Hits Box Truck Merging on Cross Bronx Expy

A sedan struck a box truck merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan’s right front quarter panel hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel. A 59-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling east on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with a 2016 box truck merging in the same direction. The sedan impacted the truck’s left rear quarter panel with its right front quarter panel. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 59-year-old female front passenger who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had one licensed male driver from New York, and the sedan’s driver was a licensed male from Virginia. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the truck was merging at the time of impact. No ejections or fatalities were reported.


Van Rear-Ends Vehicle on Olmstead Avenue

A van struck the rear of another vehicle on Olmstead Avenue. The van driver, a 42-year-old man, suffered an eye abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south before the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male van driver traveling south on Olmstead Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. He sustained an eye abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The van's point of impact and damage was the center back end. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The other vehicle involved was also traveling south but details on its driver or damage were unspecified.


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SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Bronx River Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Bronx River Avenue late at night. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Both drivers were women. Two occupants suffered whiplash and eye and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling east on Bronx River Avenue collided. The rear SUV, a 2019 Jeep, struck the center back end of a stopped 2011 Ford SUV. The Ford carried three occupants, including a 26-year-old female driver and a 31-year-old female front passenger. Both occupants were injured, sustaining whiplash and eye and neck injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The collision occurred as the rear vehicle failed to stop in time, impacting the stationary vehicle ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


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Pickup Truck Backs Into SUV Injuring Two

A pickup truck backed unsafely into an SUV in the Bronx. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered whiplash and head and back injuries. Both men were conscious and not ejected. The crash left visible damage on the SUV’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was backing eastward when it collided with a northbound SUV, striking the SUV's left side doors. The SUV carried three occupants; the driver and front passenger were injured. The driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The front passenger, a 29-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor attributed to the pickup truck driver. Other contributing factors are unspecified. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s left side doors and the pickup truck’s right rear quarter panel. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


Dirt Bike Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 70-year-old man was struck by a dirt bike in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The victim was semiconscious after the impact, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a licensed male driver on a dirt bike traveling west on Homer Avenue struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, leaving him semiconscious. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The dirt bike showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian’s actions were not a factor in the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the dirt bike. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and speeding drivers to vulnerable pedestrians.


Bicyclist Injured in Bronx Backing Crash

A bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when a vehicle backed unsafely into him. The crash caused whiplash and back injuries. The driver failed to check behind before backing. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The vehicle involved was backing up and struck the bicyclist, who was traveling north going straight ahead. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to ensure the path was clear before reversing. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was reported to either the vehicle or the bike. The bicyclist was the only occupant of his bike, and the driver of the backing vehicle was not present in the vehicle at the time of impact.


E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

An e-bike struck a 31-year-old woman crossing against the signal on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The rider showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, left incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling east on Westchester Avenue collided with a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining head trauma and minor bleeding, and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-bike showed no damage, and the rider held a permit license. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but the report emphasizes the driver's distraction as the key error. No other contributing factors or safety equipment are mentioned.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Boulevard

A GMC SUV struck a 2018 Honda sedan from behind on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan carried three occupants. A 49-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. The impact damaged the SUV’s right front bumper and the sedan’s rear center.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV collided with the rear of a 2018 Honda sedan traveling west on Bruckner Boulevard. The sedan had three occupants, including a 49-year-old female passenger seated in the rear who sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The report notes the point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver held a valid New York license. The crash caused moderate injury to the passenger but no further details on driver actions or violations were provided.


Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on Westchester Avenue

A pick-up truck turning right struck a bicyclist traveling east on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The truck's front right bumper collided with the bike's left rear quarter panel. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Jeep pick-up truck made a right turn and struck him on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred at the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left rear quarter panel. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with five occupants inside.


Two-Vehicle Collision Injures 68-Year-Old Driver

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on in the Bronx. The 68-year-old sedan driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s left front bumpers. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south and an SUV traveling north collided at the left front bumpers on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 68-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the sedan driver, with no ejections or additional victims reported.


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Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians Crossing Rosedale

A sedan turning left struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Rosedale Avenue. Both suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. The victims, a 4-year-old boy and a 30-year-old woman, remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 2009 Pontiac sedan was making a left turn on Rosedale Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at an intersection. The victims, a 4-year-old boy and a 30-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to their lower limbs and upper arm, respectively. Both pedestrians were conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. No other contributing factors such as victim fault or safety equipment were noted.


SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on White Plains

A 48-year-old male bicyclist was injured in the Bronx when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on White Plains Road was struck by a 2021 Dodge SUV making a left turn southwest. The collision impacted the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. The bicyclist wore a helmet but was not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Bruckner Expressway. Two women suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The crash caused no visible vehicle damage but left occupants hurt.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female SUV driver stopped in traffic on Bruckner Expressway was inattentive and followed too closely, causing her vehicle to hit the rear of a southbound sedan. The sedan's male driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. Two female occupants in the SUV, the driver and a 44-year-old front passenger, sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was reported. The injuries highlight the impact forces despite the lack of visible damage.


Bronx SUV Collision Injures Driver

Two SUVs collided on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. Both vehicles traveled south. The impact hit the right front quarter panel of one and the left front bumper of the other. A 29-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling south on Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx. The crash involved impact to the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The sole injured party was a 29-year-old male driver, who sustained chest injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused moderate vehicle damage but no ejections.


Sedan Merging Hits Sedan on Noble Avenue

A sedan merging into traffic struck the right front bumper of another sedan traveling east on Noble Avenue. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Noble Avenue was hit on its right front bumper by another vehicle merging into traffic. The driver of the struck sedan, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The merging vehicle impacted the left rear quarter panel of the struck sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. No other injuries or factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


Box Truck Crushes Woman’s Leg on Expressway

A box truck struck a woman on the Cross Bronx Expressway before dawn. Steel met flesh. Her leg was crushed under the left front bumper. She stayed conscious. No crosswalk. No stoplight. Only the roar of traffic and pain.

A 39-year-old woman was struck by a westbound box truck on the Cross Bronx Expressway. According to the police report, the truck hit her in the roadway, crushing her leg beneath the left front bumper. She was conscious at the scene and suffered serious lower leg injuries. The report notes there was no crosswalk or stoplight at the location. The driver, a 55-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were recorded in the data.


SUV Strikes Parked Cars in Bronx Crash

A 58-year-old male driver was injured in a Bronx collision. His SUV hit two parked vehicles while traveling south. The driver suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver in a 2015 SUV traveling south on Rosedale Avenue struck two parked vehicles. The collision involved the SUV's right front bumper hitting a parked sedan's left rear quarter panel and a parked SUV's center back end. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and was unconscious at the scene. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other persons were reported injured. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact.


Moped Struck Sedan’s Right Front Bumper

A moped traveling south hit the right front bumper of an eastbound sedan in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash involved unsafe speed and left rear bumper damage on the moped.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the right front bumper of an eastbound sedan on Sound View Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped sustained damage to its left rear bumper, indicating the point of impact. The sedan had damage to its right front bumper. The moped driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Sedan Hits E-Bike on Fteley Avenue

A sedan struck an e-bike on Fteley Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Driver inattention and unsafe speed caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Fteley Avenue collided with an e-bike traveling west. The e-bike driver, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the e-bike driver, and driver inattention/distraction for the sedan driver. The sedan’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged at the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and unsafe speeds in the Bronx.


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Sedan Backing Unsafely Injures Rear Passengers

A sedan backing unsafely in the Bronx struck another vehicle. Two rear passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. The crash caused damage to the right front and left rear quarter panels of the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a vehicle was backing unsafely on Manor Avenue in the Bronx when it collided with a southbound sedan. Two rear passengers in the sedan, a 22-year-old female and a 26-year-old male, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle. The driver of the backing vehicle held a permit license from Connecticut. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing vehicle. The primary driver error listed was 'Backing Unsafely.' No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.