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

Improper Lane Use Sedan Crash on Noble Avenue

Merging sedan struck another sedan’s front bumper on Noble Avenue. Woman driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite improper lane usage. Both cars damaged. No ejection. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan merging into traffic on Noble Avenue struck the right front bumper of another sedan traveling east. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or factors such as helmet use or signaling are noted in the report. Both vehicles sustained damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
82-Year-Old Driver Injured Turning Left Bronx

An 82-year-old man driving a sedan in the Bronx suffered head injuries and abrasions after a left turn crash. The vehicle struck an object on the left rear quarter panel. Driver distraction was a key factor. He was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old male driver was injured while making a left turn on Vannest Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan's left rear quarter panel was impacted, causing head injuries and abrasions to the driver. The driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The crash occurred at 2:50 p.m., and no other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected and sustained injury severity level 3. The vehicle damage was noted on the left front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Scooter Driver Injured on Bronx River Avenue

A 43-year-old man riding a 2022 Vespa e-scooter was injured on Bronx River Avenue. The scooter’s left front bumper was damaged. The rider suffered an abrasion and upper arm injury. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male driver on a 2022 Vespa e-scooter was injured on Bronx River Avenue. The scooter was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front bumper. The rider suffered an abrasion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The rider was wearing a helmet, but no other safety equipment or violations are noted. The crash involved only the e-scooter, with no other vehicles or pedestrians mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Turns, Crushes Pedestrian’s Foot in Bronx

A sedan turned right at East 174 Street and Bronx River Avenue. Its bumper struck a woman crossing with the signal. Her foot was crushed. She stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.

A 27-year-old woman was crossing East 174 Street at Bronx River Avenue with the signal when a sedan turned right and struck her. According to the police report, the car’s left front bumper crushed her foot, causing crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. She remained conscious at the scene. The sedan, a 2011 Toyota, showed no visible damage. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt. Police cited 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The report makes clear the pedestrian was crossing with the light. No other factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Bronxdale Avenue

A sedan turning right struck a northbound bicyclist on Bronxdale Avenue. The cyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The bike was damaged on its left side. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Bronxdale Avenue. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention during turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Turns Left, Scooter Rider Ejected and Injured

A man on a YUME scooter rode south on Sound View Avenue. An SUV turned left. He struck headfirst, thrown from the scooter. Skull torn, blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs showed no scars. The man did.

A 32-year-old man riding a YUME e-scooter was severely injured at the corner of Sound View Avenue and Bolton Avenue. According to the police report, he rode south without a helmet when an SUV turned left in front of him. He hit the vehicle headfirst and was ejected, suffering severe head lacerations. The report notes, 'He rode south on a YUME scooter, no helmet. An SUV turned left. He hit headfirst. Ejected. Skull torn. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The SUVs bore no scars. The man did.' The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The lack of helmet is mentioned only after the driver action and as part of the official narrative.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Bronx Expressway

A sedan traveling west was struck from behind by an eastbound SUV on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s center front end. The sedan’s 49-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
2
Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan on Bruckner Expressway

Sedan hit center divider at unsafe speed. Unlicensed driver and teen passenger suffered internal limb injuries. Both stayed conscious. Police cite speed and ignored traffic control.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chrysler sedan crashed on the Bruckner Expressway while heading south. The driver, a 24-year-old unlicensed man, and a 17-year-old female passenger were both injured. Each suffered internal injuries to their limbs. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver lacked a valid license in New York. Both occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
3
Motorcycle Slams SUV, Two Riders Killed

A motorcycle hit an SUV turning on Morrison Avenue. Two young men, helmetless, flew from the bike. Their heads struck pavement. They died in the street. The crash left blood and silence. Speed killed. Engines cooled in the Bronx sun.

A motorcycle collided with an SUV making a left turn on Morrison Avenue near Harrod Place in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle slammed into an SUV mid-turn. Two 25-year-old men, helmetless, were thrown clear. Head wounds. No chance. They died on the street.' The crash killed both the motorcycle driver and his passenger. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The two men on the motorcycle were not wearing helmets, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is unsafe speed. The impact left both men dead at the scene, while other occupants in the vehicles were not seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Alcohol-Linked Sedan Crash Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured and unconscious. Alcohol involvement was noted. Both vehicles showed left front damage. The crash involved a U-turn and parked vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The crash injured a 50-year-old female front passenger who was unconscious after impact. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. One vehicle was making a U-turn prior to the crash, indicating a possible driver error. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front sections. The injured occupant was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and risky maneuvers in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Mazda Sedan Hits Baby Boy on Castle Hill

A Mazda sedan struck a baby boy crossing Castle Hill Avenue. The car’s front crumpled. The child bled from the head but stayed awake. Fireworks echoed. The street held its breath. No driver error listed. The boy was injured.

A Mazda sedan traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue struck a baby boy who was crossing outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Mazda sedan struck a baby boy crossing outside the crosswalk. He bled from the head but stayed awake. The car’s front crumpled where it hit him.' The child suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The driver was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The impact was to the center front of the vehicle. The crash left a child hurt and a community shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Bike Rider Killed by SUV on Metcalf Avenue

A Jeep SUV struck a 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Metcalf Avenue. The impact threw his body and crushed the bike. Traffic control ignored. The street fell silent. The rider died. Metal and flesh, broken by disregard.

A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed when a Jeep SUV struck him on Metcalf Avenue near East 172nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, 'Traffic control disregarded.' The SUV hit the cyclist with its right front quarter panel, demolishing the bike and ejecting the rider. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. The e-bike rider suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. No helmet was cited as a contributing factor. Other vehicles, including a parked SUV and sedan, were involved but not moving at the time. The crash left the street silent, the cost paid by the vulnerable.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Right Turn Hits E-Bike Eastbound

An SUV making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx. The e-bike rider, a 46-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Unsafe lane changing contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx when a station wagon/SUV making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 46-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The SUV's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was struck at its center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver errors identified focus on unsafe lane changing and other vehicular actions by the SUV driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Demolished in Unsafe Lane Change Crash

A station wagon SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway collided with two tractor trucks traveling southwest. The SUV’s left side was demolished. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon SUV merging on the Cross Bronx Expressway and two tractor trucks traveling southwest. The SUV was struck on its left side doors, resulting in severe damage. A 70-year-old male front passenger wearing a lap belt and harness was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both trucks were going straight ahead, while the SUV was merging when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors were noted. The driver errors center on the SUV’s unsafe lane change, which led to the impact and injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Morrison Avenue

A 45-year-old woman was struck while crossing Morrison Avenue with the signal. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, causing bruises. She remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s vehicle struck her on the left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Morrison Avenue at an intersection with the signal. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a Honda car or SUV traveling south, which struck her on the left front quarter panel. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of bruising. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver’s actions leading to the collision remain unspecified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11