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.

Citations

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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

SUV Slams Into Another on Cross Bronx Expressway

Two SUVs collided eastbound on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The rear driver took the hit, suffering head trauma and whiplash. Metal crumpled. No cause listed. The road stayed ruthless.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed while heading east on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 56-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. He wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the lead SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
14-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Lafayette Avenue

A 14-year-old girl riding a bike west on Lafayette Avenue was injured in a crash with a northbound SUV. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The police cited bicyclist error and disregarded traffic control as factors.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on Lafayette Avenue collided with a northbound 2022 Kia SUV. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The SUV had no damage and the driver was licensed. The impact occurred at the SUV's right front bumper. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights confusion and failure to obey traffic controls by the bicyclist as key elements in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
A 1280
Reyes co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


S 840
Fernandez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Fernandez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV at Unsafe Speed

An unlicensed 18-year-old male driver crashed a 2022 SUV in the Bronx. The vehicle struck an object head-on at high speed. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male driver operating a 2022 SUV in the Bronx crashed while traveling westbound. The crash involved a center front end impact. The driver was unlicensed and contributed to the crash through unsafe speed and driver inexperience. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inexperience as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594757 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

A Nissan SUV struck a sedan from behind on the Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash happened while both vehicles traveled northbound. Following too closely caused the impact. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV rear-ended a sedan on the Bronx River Parkway while both vehicles were traveling northbound. The SUV's driver was licensed in New York. The crash injured the SUV driver, 50, and a front-seat passenger, 39, both sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end with its center front end. Neither occupant was ejected. The injuries were serious but non-fatal. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclist at Castle Hill

A sedan hit a 15-year-old boy riding north on Westchester Avenue. The crash left the teen with injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control ignored.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Westchester Avenue struck a northbound bicycle at Castle Hill Avenue. The bicyclist, a 15-year-old boy, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan's right front bumper took the impact. The report does not state if the cyclist wore safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Hits Parked SUV, Passenger Injured

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. Airbag deployed for the injured occupant.

According to the police report, a 2022 sedan traveling south on Zerega Avenue collided with a parked 2009 SUV, impacting the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The sedan's front bumper was damaged. The sedan carried three occupants; the front passenger, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The airbag deployed for this occupant. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision involved a moving vehicle striking a stationary one, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable occupant inside the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
Two SUVs Collide on Bronx Westchester Avenue

Two SUVs crashed head-on early morning on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, men aged 41, suffered bruises and leg injuries. Slippery pavement and other vehicular factors contributed. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx at 12:09 a.m. Both drivers, 41-year-old men, were injured but conscious. The driver of the Chevrolet SUV suffered hip and upper leg contusions, while the passenger in the Ford SUV had bruises to the knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the center front end of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. Both occupants were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan U-Turn Hits Bus on Elder Avenue

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bus traveling east on Elder Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as factors. The bus driver was licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Elder Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a bus moving east. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving/road rage as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision damaged the front end of the sedan and the left side doors of the bus. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Bus Hits 62-Year-Old Pedestrian Bronx

A bus struck a 62-year-old woman in the Bronx. She suffered bruises and upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. No vehicle damage was reported. The victim remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bus traveling north on Hermany Avenue struck her. The pedestrian suffered contusions and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian confusion or error in the roadway. The bus showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and pedestrian confusion in roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Taxi Slams Parked Sedan on Stratford Avenue

A taxi struck a parked sedan on Stratford Avenue. The crash injured a 21-year-old female passenger in the taxi. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Neck hurt. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Stratford Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The impact hit the sedan's left rear bumper and damaged the taxi's left side doors. A 21-year-old woman riding in the taxi's front middle seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other factors were cited. The crash left both vehicles damaged and a passenger hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
8-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bronx Road

An 8-year-old girl was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on White Plains Road in the Bronx. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The SUV was traveling north, continuing straight. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The child sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Station Wagon/SUV traveling north, going straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The child was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not indicate any driver license or occupant details.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on Bolton Avenue

A sedan backed unsafely on Bolton Avenue, striking a 52-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bolton Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash underscores the danger posed by unsafe backing and inexperienced drivers in city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
5
Taxi Slams Sedan, Five Hurt on Bruckner

Taxi rear-ends sedan on Bruckner Expressway. Five inside sedan, including three children, suffer head injuries and whiplash. Taxi driver followed too closely. Impact crushes front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Bruckner Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The taxi hit the sedan's center back end with its center front. Five sedan occupants, including children aged 5, 10, and 12, sustained head injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and properly restrained. The taxi driver, licensed and male, was cited for "Following Too Closely." This driver error is the only contributing factor listed. Both vehicles suffered damage at the points of impact. No other errors or victim factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Rosedale Ave

A pedestrian was hit crossing Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, distracted, failed to notice her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The impact came from the SUV’s front center. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a 2014 Nissan SUV traveling east. The pedestrian, a female, sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to pay adequate attention. The vehicle was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
Driver Distraction Injures Two on Bolton Avenue

Two sedans smashed on Bolton Avenue. Driver and passenger hurt, legs bruised, driver in shock. Police cite distraction behind the wheel. Metal twisted, lives jarred. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bolton Avenue in the Bronx. The 44-year-old female driver suffered shock and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The 40-year-old front passenger sustained bruises to the same area. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. One sedan was struck at the left side doors, the other at the center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Crashes on White Plains Road Injuring Driver

A 19-year-old female driver suffered a head abrasion in a crash on White Plains Road. The sedan struck with its left front bumper. Passenger distraction and unsafe speed contributed. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female driver was injured in a crash involving a 2014 sedan traveling east on White Plains Road. The vehicle impacted with its left front bumper. The driver sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists passenger distraction and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Westchester Avenue

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered back injuries and was in shock. The SUV struck the bike head-on, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Westchester Avenue involving a northbound SUV and a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained back injuries with complaint of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV struck the bike at the center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was in shock following the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11