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

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.


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.


S 6802
Fernandez votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


S 6802
Fernandez votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
S 775
Fernandez votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


SUV Strikes Teen Cyclist on Castle Hill

An SUV slammed into an 18-year-old bicyclist on Castle Hill Avenue. The teen suffered bruises and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. The cyclist stayed conscious. Streets remain perilous.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV heading west on Castle Hill Avenue hit a northbound 18-year-old female bicyclist. The crash struck the SUV's left front and the bike's center front. The cyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and remained conscious. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The report also notes bicyclist confusion. No helmet or safety equipment status was confirmed. The collision underscores the risk when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
Motorcycle Collides with Sedan on East Tremont

A motorcycle struck the left side of a sedan on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. The motorcycle driver and passenger suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The driver was distracted and improperly used the lane. Both remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2022 motorcycle traveling west on East Tremont Avenue collided with the left side doors of a 2010 sedan also traveling west. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male, was wearing a helmet but was cited for improper passing or lane usage and driver inattention or distraction. His 44-year-old female passenger was riding outside the vehicle. Both occupants sustained contusions and injuries to their limbs but were not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan had one occupant, a licensed female driver from New Jersey. The point of impact was the motorcycle's center front end striking the sedan's left side doors, causing damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another in Bronx

Two SUVs collided on Story Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles traveled north. The crash damaged bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Story Avenue in the Bronx. Both were heading north when one SUV struck the rear of the other. The driver of the first SUV, a 62-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the front of one SUV and the rear bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver was distracted and followed too closely. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female driver in a sedan was injured when an SUV rear-ended her on the Bruckner Expressway. The SUV driver was slowing or stopping but failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing to the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. She sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618957 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Side-Impacts Sedan on Westchester Avenue

A 4-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries in a Bronx crash. Two vehicles collided at an intersection. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. The child, restrained with a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors. A 4-year-old occupant in the sedan, seated in the middle rear seat and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The child was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Glare' as contributing factors, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Bronx Expressway

A taxi struck the back of a Jeep SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound at the time.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with the center back end of a Jeep SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved three vehicles all traveling eastbound. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor for the collision. The taxi struck the rear of the SUV, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Driver Injured in Bronx Crash

A 51-year-old man driving a sedan on Cornell Avenue in the Bronx suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Cornell Avenue in the Bronx. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash involved multiple parked sedans, with damage to left and right side doors and front bumpers. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The crash occurred at 11:20 p.m. with no indication of pedestrian involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 45-year-old man was struck while crossing Castle Hill Avenue with the signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The crash left him conscious but seriously injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Castle Hill Avenue and Quimby Avenue in the Bronx. He was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm, classified as a serious injury. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
S 775
Fernandez co-sponsors bill boosting ignition interlock use, improving street safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.