Crash Count for Bronx CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,362
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,482
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 447
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 41
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 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

A 8936
Reyes votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 1078
Reyes votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Head-On

A BMW SUV made a left turn on Bronx River Avenue and struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, ejected from the bike, suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 BMW SUV was making a left turn southbound on Bronx River Avenue when it collided with a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle carried two occupants. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the motorcycle was struck at its center front end. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Flatbed Slams Taxi on Story Avenue, Bronx

A flatbed rolled east on Story Avenue. The driver fell ill. The truck struck a stopped taxi. Inside, a 58-year-old man was crushed. He survived, awake but paralyzed. Another driver, 73, was also hurt. Metal and bodies broke in the Bronx.

A flatbed truck traveling east on Story Avenue near 1520 struck a stopped taxi. According to the police report, the flatbed driver 'fell ill' before impact. The crash left the 58-year-old taxi driver with paralysis and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious at the scene. A 73-year-old man, driving the flatbed, suffered back injuries and reported pain or nausea. The police report lists 'Illnes' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are recorded in the data. The taxi driver was not using safety equipment, as noted after the primary cause. The crash underscores the brutal force of heavy vehicles and the vulnerability of those inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Distracted SUV Driver Injured Turning Left

A 77-year-old SUV driver struck an object while turning left on Bruckner Boulevard. He suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police cite distraction and lost consciousness as causes.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old man driving a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Bruckner Boulevard at Rosedale Avenue when he crashed. The vehicle's center front end struck an object. The driver, the only occupant, suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No other people were involved. The crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and medical incapacitation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pickup U-Turn Slams Scooter Rider’s Head

A Ford pickup swung wide on Zerega Avenue. A 19-year-old on a Dualtron scooter struck the bumper head-on. His head split open. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. No helmet. The street stayed quiet. The truck loomed over him.

A Ford pickup made a wide U-turn near 945 Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. A 19-year-old man riding a Dualtron e-scooter crashed head-on into the truck’s front bumper. According to the police report, 'His head split open. He stayed conscious. He did not scream.' The rider suffered severe head lacerations. No helmet was worn. The pickup driver, a 44-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash left the scooter’s front end and the truck’s bumper damaged. The scene was marked by blood and silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Rear-Ends Backing SUV on Bruckner Boulevard

A 42-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries when her vehicle was struck on the left rear bumper. The striking vehicle hit the center front end while backing unsafely. Both vehicles were SUVs in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx involving two SUVs. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 42-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash and bodily trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as a contributing factor for the crash. The striking vehicle was backing and impacted the left rear bumper of the other SUV. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver of the struck vehicle was not ejected and was the sole occupant in her vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman in Bronx Crosswalk

A Ford SUV turned left on Olmstead Avenue. The driver hit a 62-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She fell, struck in the head. She died there. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet. Another life ended by failure to yield.

A 62-year-old woman was killed while crossing Olmstead Avenue at Seward Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck her head-on. She suffered head trauma and was found unconscious. The report states, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 54-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The SUV showed no visible damage. The woman died from her injuries. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal Bronx

A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Watson Avenue with the signal. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The man suffered bruises and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Watson Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old male, sustained contusions and upper leg injuries. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 73-year-old man was struck on Havemeyer Avenue while crossing against the signal. The SUV hit him center front with no vehicle damage. He suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The crash exposed risks at intersections.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Havemeyer Avenue against the signal. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2016 Ford SUV traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the pedestrian's action as 'Crossing Against Signal' but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections when signals are not obeyed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521997 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Pickup Truck

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The truck hit the pedestrian on its right side. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Ford pickup truck traveling east on Castle Hill Avenue struck him on the right side doors. The child was crossing outside an intersection and sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing action was noted as "Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk," and contributing factors for the pedestrian were unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits Sedan in Bronx Collision

A 47-year-old male driver suffered arm abrasions in a Bronx crash. An SUV, parked, was struck on its left front quarter panel by a westbound sedan. Alcohol involvement was noted. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in the Bronx involving a parked SUV and a sedan traveling westbound. The SUV was impacted on its left front quarter panel. The 47-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The sedan driver’s license status was not provided. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the risks to vehicle occupants even when stationary.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicles in Bronx

A speeding SUV struck parked vehicles on Saint Lawrence Avenue in the Bronx late at night. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The crash caused center and rear-end damage to multiple parked SUVs and sedans.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was traveling southbound on Saint Lawrence Avenue in the Bronx when her SUV collided with parked vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The driver was injured with contusions and full-body bruises but was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the moving SUV and left rear quarter panels and center back ends of several parked SUVs and sedans. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver’s error of unsafe speed led to the collision with stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue

A sedan hit a bicyclist on Rosedale Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 48-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious. Alcohol was involved. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact on its right side.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rosedale Avenue struck a bicyclist making a left turn southbound. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to the collision and was impacted on its right side doors. Alcohol involvement was noted as a contributing factor. The report lists no other specific driver errors, but the presence of alcohol suggests impaired operation. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No blame is placed on the victim. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when interacting with motor vehicles in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
73-Year-Old Bicyclist Ejected in Bronx Crash

A 73-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a parked SUV on Watson Avenue in the Bronx. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist was conscious but bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Watson Avenue collided with a parked 2015 Chevrolet SUV. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the bike and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction near parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV U-Turn Hits Front Passenger, Injures Chest

An SUV made a U-turn in the Bronx. The right front bumper struck the front passenger. The 55-year-old woman suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol involvement was a factor. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV was making a U-turn on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx when the right front bumper struck the front passenger. The injured occupant, a 55-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver’s error of making a U-turn under the influence contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Sedan Turns Right, Injures Two Passengers

A 2019 Honda sedan made a right turn in the Bronx. The vehicle struck an unknown object or vehicle with its center front end. Two passengers, ages 6 and 27, suffered abrasions to the eye and face. Both were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan traveling south in the Bronx was making a right turn when it collided with another vehicle or object. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan. Two passengers inside the vehicle—a 6-year-old boy in the right rear seat and a 27-year-old man in the front passenger seat—were injured. Both passengers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included abrasions to the eye and face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a driver-related error during the maneuver. No ejections or additional contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516148 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Two-Vehicle Collision on Zerega Avenue

A sedan and an SUV collided at Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. A 24-year-old female sedan driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles hit front right bumpers. Injuries were non-ejection, conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a station wagon/SUV. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was traveling east, and the sedan driver, a licensed 24-year-old female, was traveling south. The point of impact was the right front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The sedan driver sustained contusions and bruises to her elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
SUV Rear-Ends Car on White Plains Road

An SUV slammed into a car’s rear on White Plains Road. Two passengers hurt. One left unconscious. Police cite alcohol and tailgating. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

According to the police report, a northbound Toyota SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. Two male passengers in the struck car, ages 24 and 54, were injured; the older man was found unconscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV’s center back end and the other vehicle’s front end were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured were passengers, not responsible for the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Sedan Hits Bike Carrying Two Passengers

A sedan struck a bike carrying two riders on Westchester Avenue. Both cyclists, a 37-year-old woman and an 11-year-old boy, suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The sedan hit the bike’s front while traveling westbound. The bike was passing eastbound.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Westchester Avenue collided with a bike traveling east. The bike carried two riders: a 37-year-old female driver and an 11-year-old male passenger. Both sustained contusions and injuries to their limbs but remained conscious and were not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12