Crash Count for Bronx CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,351
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,472
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 444
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB9?

Speed Kills. Silence Lets It.

Speed Kills. Silence Lets It.

Bronx CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 9, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Just last week, a woman was killed crossing West 174th Street in Morris Heights. The driver did not stop. Police searched the alleyway where she was struck. She died at St. Barnabas Hospital. No arrests have been made. The car kept going. The city stayed quiet. A 44-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash in the Bronx.

In the last twelve months, nine people have died in traffic crashes in Bronx CB9. Sixteen more suffered serious injuries. The dead include children, elders, and workers. The living carry scars. The numbers do not slow. Over 1,200 crashes in a year. 795 injured.

Speed and the Cost of Delay

Speed is the killer. In June, a cab driver died on a Bronx street. The SUV that hit him was going 77 mph in a 25 zone. The driver ran a red light, used the bus lane, and left the scene. The cab was pushed seventy feet. The driver, Robert Godwin, died in the hospital. This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab, and she fled the scene without checking on the driver’s condition or waiting for first responders to arrive.

The story repeats. Pedestrians hit in crosswalks. Cyclists struck by turning trucks. Children hurt on the way to school. The road does not forgive. The city does not change fast enough.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Nathalia Fernández voted yes on a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed-limiting devices. The bill passed committee. But the law is not yet in force. The streets are not yet safe. The council has voted to remove abandoned vehicles. The state has renewed speed cameras near schools. But the deaths keep coming. The silence is louder than the action.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by the city, by the state, by those who hold the power to slow cars and protect people. Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat speeders. Demand streets built for people, not cars.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Bronx CB9 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Bronx, city council district District 18, assembly district AD 85 and state senate district SD 34.
Which areas are in Bronx CB9?
It includes the Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River, Soundview-Clason Point, Castle Hill-Unionport, Parkchester, Soundview Park, and Westchester Square neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 17 and District 18, Assembly Districts AD 85 and AD 87, and State Senate Districts SD 29, SD 32, and SD 34.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Bronx CB9?
Cars and Trucks: 8 deaths, 376 injuries (cars, SUVs, trucks, buses). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 9 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 10 injuries. Cars and SUVs are the main killers.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. These are preventable. Speeding, red-light running, and failure to yield are choices. Policy and enforcement can stop them.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign streets, enforce against repeat speeders, and support bills that put people before cars. They can act now, not wait.
How many people have died or been seriously hurt in Bronx CB9 recently?
In the last 12 months, 9 people died and 16 suffered serious injuries in traffic crashes. There were over 1,200 crashes and nearly 800 injuries.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Other Representatives

Emérita Torres
Assembly Member Emérita Torres
District 85
District Office:
1163 Manor Ave. Store Front 1, Bronx, NY 10472
Legislative Office:
Room 833, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Amanda Farías
Council Member Amanda Farías
District 18
District Office:
1231 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10474
718-792-1140
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1771, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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, Westchester Square.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 9

Int 0853-2024
Farías co-sponsors borough traffic teams bill, boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Council pushes for borough-based DOT teams. Staff must answer traffic requests fast. Response tied to need. Three-month deadline. Action targets slow fixes. Vulnerable road users wait less.

Int 0853-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on April 18, 2024. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating borough-based traffic request response teams,' requires the Department of Transportation to assign staff to each borough, matching staff numbers to request volume. Council Members Farah N. Louis (primary sponsor), Amanda Farías, and Rafael Salamanca, Jr. back the measure. The teams must respond to traffic requests within three months. The bill aims to cut delays that leave dangerous conditions unaddressed, giving vulnerable road users a better shot at safer streets.


Driver Distraction Causes SUV-Sedan Collision

Two parked vehicles collided on Unionport Road in the Bronx. The left front bumper of a sedan struck the left side doors of an SUV. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, bruised but restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:45 on Unionport Road in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2005 sedan and a 2023 SUV, both initially parked and facing north. The sedan's left front bumper impacted the SUV's left side doors. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor leading to the collision. A 36-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of one vehicle sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction even when vehicles are stationary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 33-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Colgate Avenue near Story Avenue in the Bronx at 11:59 AM. A 33-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2019 SUV making a left turn. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report notes no damage to the SUV and no driver license issues. The primary contributing factor was the driver's reaction to another vehicle, highlighting a failure in driver situational awareness during the left turn. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was not cited as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 4647
Fernandez votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan

A pickup truck driver, distracted and inattentive, collided with a parked sedan on Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx. The impact injured the truck driver, who was unconscious at the scene. The sedan was unoccupied and sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx. A pickup truck was making a left turn when it struck the center back end of a parked 2011 Toyota sedan. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pickup truck driver, a 45-year-old male, was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The collision caused front-end damage to the pickup truck and rear-end damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 17-year-old boy suffered a back contusion after a sedan hit him at a Bronx intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him. The crash left the teen conscious but injured, highlighting dangers at urban crossings.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a collision with a sedan on Watson Avenue near Bronx River Avenue in the Bronx at 8:00 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing the street at an intersection with the signal when the vehicle struck him. The report notes the pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious after the impact. The vehicle involved was a Toyota sedan carrying three occupants. No contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is recorded but not listed as a contributing factor. This incident underscores the risks pedestrians face even when crossing legally, with the driver’s role in the collision remaining a critical concern.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Int 0745-2024
Farías co-sponsors bill to improve micromobility data collection, no direct safety impact.

Council orders DOT to reveal bike and micromobility numbers. Streets and bridges get counted. Riders’ paths mapped. City must show where safety fails and where it works. Data goes public. No more hiding the truth.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and became law September 14, 2024, as Local Law 88. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Schulman, Hudson, Restler, and others. The law forces DOT to publish monthly and annual data on bike and micromobility use, plus crash and safety project details. The city must show where riders go, where danger lurks, and what it does to fix it. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it stands.


Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Multi-Vehicle Collision

A sedan traveling south struck two parked SUVs on Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. Police cite passenger distraction as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a southbound sedan collided with two parked SUVs on Pugsley Avenue in the Bronx at 11:20 a.m. The vehicles involved included a 2009 Mitsubishi sedan and two SUVs, a 2012 GMC and a 2004 Volvo, both parked. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm, described as contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report identifies passenger distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan impacted the left front bumper area, damaging its center front end, while the SUVs sustained damage to their front bumpers. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any driver license issues or other driver errors beyond passenger distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Westchester Avenue

A sedan traveling north on Westchester Avenue collided with a bicyclist heading east. The 23-year-old cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Driver inattention and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash’s violent impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda sedan was traveling straight north on Westchester Avenue around 3:47 AM when it struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist moving east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper focus. Additionally, the bicyclist’s own error or confusion contributed to the collision. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. Vehicle damage was noted as 'other' for the sedan and 'center front end' for the bike. The report does not list any safety equipment use or victim fault beyond confusion.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bicyclist Injured in Bronx Collision with Parked Truck

A bicyclist suffered head abrasions after colliding with a parked 3-door truck on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The truck showed no damage, while the bike's front end was damaged. The crash occurred at 7 PM with unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash took place at 19:00 on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 58-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining head abrasions classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the bike, which was traveling west and struck the center front end of the vehicle. The other vehicle involved was a 2019 Ford 3-door truck, parked at the time of the collision, showing no damage or point of impact. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified and does not cite any driver errors or violations by the truck driver. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks posed by parked vehicles to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed Driver Merging Hits Bicyclist

A 28-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a concussion after a collision with a merging 3-door vehicle in the Bronx. The vehicle struck the bike’s front center, causing head injury but no vehicle damage. The driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. A 3-door vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, was merging eastbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The vehicle struck the left side doors of the merging vehicle and the center front end of the bike. Notably, the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report highlights the unlicensed status of the bike rider, but the primary driver error was the merging maneuver by the vehicle. No contributing factors were specified for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was reported as none, underscoring the severity of the impact on the vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Pick-up Trucks Crash on East Tremont Avenue

Two pick-up trucks collided on East Tremont Avenue. One driver, a woman, suffered chest and internal injuries. Both trucks damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Impact hit hard. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two pick-up trucks traveling westbound on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx collided. The female driver of a Toyota truck was injured, suffering chest and internal injuries, but remained conscious and was not ejected. Her vehicle took damage to the right front quarter panel and bumper. The other truck, a Ford, showed no reported damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not cite specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
68-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bronx Intersection

A 68-year-old man suffered severe leg injuries after being struck by an SUV while crossing Virginia Avenue in the Bronx. The vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Newbold Avenue in the Bronx at 12:10 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when he was struck by a northbound SUV, which made contact at the vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was traveling straight ahead with two occupants in the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716672 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
2
Sedan Turns Left, E-Bike Slams Broadside, Two Ejected

A sedan turned left on East Tremont. An e-bike crashed into its side. Two men flew from the bike. Bones broke. Blood pooled. Sirens screamed. The street held the aftermath—crumpled metal, shattered bodies, silence before the ambulance.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn near 2040 East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx when an e-bike traveling straight struck the car's left side. The impact ejected both men from the e-bike, leaving them with crush injuries to their entire bodies. The narrative states, 'Two men flew. Bones broke. The bike crumpled. The car split. Blood pooled on the street.' Both injured individuals were listed as ejected and suffered severe injuries. The sedan's point of impact and damage were to the left side doors, consistent with a broadside collision. The report does not specify contributing factors beyond the sedan's left turn and the e-bike's straight path. No victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when turning vehicles cross the path of vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 2714
Fernandez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 61-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan hit him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and had minor bleeding.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM near Story Avenue in the Bronx. A sedan traveling north struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report explicitly cites the driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights critical driver errors that led to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 6808
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Int 0714-2024
Farías co-sponsors bill for more school safety signs, limited impact.

Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.


Moped Rider Struck From Behind on Story Avenue

A woman riding west on Story Avenue was hit from behind. She stayed upright, but her knee split open. Blood soaked her jeans. She did not fall, but her body buckled. One moment riding, the next—broken, bleeding, still.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman operating a moped westbound on Story Avenue near Metcalf Avenue in the Bronx was struck from behind. The report states, 'A moped struck from behind. The woman stayed upright. Her knee split open. Blood soaked her jeans.' The impact caused severe lacerations to her knee, though she did not fall from the vehicle. The moped sustained damage to the center back end, consistent with a rear impact. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' but the collision's nature—center back end impact—points to a failure by the striking vehicle to maintain safe distance or control. No victim behavior is cited as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the danger posed to vulnerable road users by rear-end collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Motorcycle, Injures Rider

A distracted SUV driver struck a motorcycle traveling west on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering a head injury and unconsciousness. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:26 on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 31-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, specifically pointing to the SUV driver’s failure to maintain attention. Both vehicles were traveling westbound; the SUV impacted the motorcycle’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 1996 Chevrolet SUV. The motorcyclist suffered internal complaints and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the motorcyclist’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09