Crash Count for Bronx CB27
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 627
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 481
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 90
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in CB 227
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 3
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 28
Neck 13
+8
Head 6
+1
Back 4
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 11
Back 4
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Abrasion 8
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 3
Whole body 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Bronx CB27?

Preventable Speeding in CB 227 School Zones

(since 2022)
Bronx CB27: Death on the Parkway

Bronx CB27: Death on the Parkway

Bronx CB27: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 23, 2025

The road keeps taking

Two young men went down on the Bronx River Parkway near Gun Hill Road. A Mercedes tried to pass, hit a Volkswagen, then hit the riders. Both were thrown and died at the hospital, police said. Two lives, gone. “Two men on motorcycles were killed in the crash overnight,” said NYPD. A family stood outside court and asked why the driver walked. “How could they let him go? How could they do that?” a mother said. Another voice cut through: “Two people were killed. He was drunk,” said a sister.

On this corridor, death is not rare. Since 2022, the Bronx River Parkway is the top hotspot in CB27 for harm, with multiple deaths and injuries. Nights bleed: midnight to 3 a.m. is a peak window for injury and death here. The pattern is loud. So is the silence between sirens.

Where it hurts

Hotspots stack up: Bronx River Parkway and Southern Boulevard lead the roll call of pain. Night crashes dominate; lighting and speed are the tell. Local data flags repeat trouble after dark. We see chain reactions and ejections. We see pedestrians killed on the parkway shoulder. The ledger does not lie.

What leaders did — and didn’t

There is motion in Albany. State Sen. Gustavo Rivera voted yes in committee on the speed‑limiter bill S 4045, aimed at drivers who rack up violations; he also voted to extend school speed zones. Assembly Member George Alvarez missed key committee votes on school speed zones but co‑sponsored the Assembly speed‑limiter bill. Council Member Oswald Feliz backed smaller safety bills, yet opposed stronger bus fixes on Fordham Road that protect people outside cars. The MTA pleaded for urgency. “We can’t deemphasize and under‑prioritize the lives of people of the Bronx,” said Janno Lieber’s team.

What will stop the bleeding

  • Lower speeds: Use city authority to set a safer default and add 20 mph zones.
  • Speed limiters for repeat offenders: Pass and enforce S 4045/A 2299 to curb the worst drivers.
  • Local fixes at hotspots: Night enforcement and lighting upgrades on the Bronx River Parkway; daylighting and LPIs on Southern Boulevard; hardened turns and tighter lanes near ramps.

Act now. Tell your council member, assembly member, and senator to back lower speeds and speed limiters. Start here: take action. The road will not wait.

Citations

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Other Representatives

George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Oswald Feliz
Council Member Oswald Feliz
District 15
District Office:
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
Twitter: @OswaldFeliz
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Bronx CB27 Bronx Community Board 27 sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, District 15, AD 78, SD 33.

It contains Bronx Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Neighborhoods
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Bronx Community Board 27

16
Two Sedans Collide on Bronx River Parkway

Apr 16 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway at night. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and driver distraction played a role in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions collided on the Bronx River Parkway. The 33-year-old female driver of the northbound vehicle was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles impacted with their left front bumpers while traveling straight ahead. No occupants were ejected. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The report does not indicate any other injuries or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
21
S 4647 Rivera votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

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


21
S 775 Rivera votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Mar 21 - 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.


13
A 602 Rivera votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Feb 13 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


24
A 602 Alvarez votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


24
A 602 Zaccaro votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


23
Motorcycle Ejected in SUV Side Collision

Jan 23 - A motorcycle collided with an SUV on Southern Boulevard. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The driver was unconscious with complaints of pain. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained side and front damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Southern Boulevard collided with a northbound SUV. The motorcyclist, a 43-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, rendering him unconscious and in pain. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the motorcycle was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unsafe lane changing and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed. No pedestrian was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
21
Mazda Slams Head-On, Driver Dies Alone

Jan 21 - A Mazda hit steel head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, 42, alone, died at the wheel. No skid marks. No warning. Only silence and broken metal in the cold January dark.

A 2010 Mazda sedan crashed head-on on Bronx River Parkway. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was killed. According to the police report, he was alone and under the influence. The report states, 'No skid marks. No second chance.' The listed contributing factor is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No other road users were involved or injured. The crash left the driver dead at the scene, his body broken. The data does not mention helmet or signal use as a factor. The impact was total and final, with no evidence of evasive action.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
Unsafe Speed Triggers Bronx Parkway Crash

Jan 13 - Two sedans slammed together on Bronx River Parkway. One driver took a blow to the face and whiplash. Unsafe speed and road rage fueled the crash. Metal twisted. One man hurt. No one ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided. One driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and stayed conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The crash damaged the center front of one sedan and the center rear of the other. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
A 1280 Alvarez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 13 - 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.


13
A 1280 Zaccaro co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 13 - 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.


4
S 343 Rivera co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.


2
Bus Strikes Taxi on Southern Boulevard

Jan 2 - A bus hit a taxi’s rear as both turned right in the Bronx. A 22-year-old woman in the taxi suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction. The street became a crash site in seconds.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bus collided on Southern Boulevard in the Bronx while both vehicles made right turns. The bus struck the taxi’s right rear quarter panel. A 22-year-old female passenger in the taxi was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected and her injuries were moderate.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598646 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
13
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

Dec 13 - Two sedans collided on the Bronx River Parkway. The rear driver fell asleep, striking the car ahead. The driver who fell asleep suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact was center front to center back.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on the Bronx River Parkway collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle with center front to center back impact. The driver of the rear sedan, a 56-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and was unconscious after the crash. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the driver who caused the collision. Both drivers were licensed. There is no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
10
SUVs Rear-End on Parkway Injures Girl

Dec 10 - Two SUVs crashed on Bronx River Parkway. Both drivers followed too close. An 11-year-old girl in the rear seat suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and strapped in. Metal bent. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Bronx River Parkway collided when both drivers followed too closely. The crash struck the center front end of one SUV and the center back end of the other. An 11-year-old girl riding in the left rear seat was injured. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
9
Aggressive Driving Causes Bronx River Parkway Crash

Dec 9 - Two women injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Bronx River Parkway. One driver changed lanes aggressively. Both occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Vehicles collided at rear and side panels. The crash left two injured, no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling south. The collision involved aggressive driving and road rage as a contributing factor. One driver was changing lanes when the impact happened. Two female occupants, a 22-year-old driver and a 23-year-old passenger, were injured with whiplash and full-body injuries. Both were not ejected from their vehicle. The vehicles sustained damage to rear bumpers and side panels. The report lists aggressive driving as the key driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
Aggressive Driving Crash Injures Two Passengers

Dec 5 - Two passengers suffered whiplash and upper body injuries in a northbound crash on Bronx River Parkway. A white van and an SUV collided front to back. Both victims were conscious and restrained. Police cited aggressive driving and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronx River Parkway involving a white van and a 2015 Toyota SUV, both traveling north. The van struck the center back end of the SUV. Two male passengers in the SUV were injured, sustaining whiplash and upper arm and back injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists aggressive driving and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. The crash caused center front end damage to the van and center back end damage to the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
16
Nissan Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk

Nov 16 - A Nissan swung left on Brady Avenue. Its bumper hit a 61-year-old man in the crosswalk. He bled from the head but stayed conscious. The car showed no damage. The street bore the wound. The driver remained at the scene.

A 61-year-old man was struck by a Nissan sedan while walking in the crosswalk on Brady Avenue near Bronx Park East. According to the police report, the Nissan turned left at 9:50 a.m. and its left front bumper hit the pedestrian. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, was licensed and wore a lap belt. The vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the police report. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The impact left the pedestrian injured and the street marked by pain.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
16
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bronx River Parkway

Nov 16 - A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan’s front passenger, a 60-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. The sedan was demolished. Unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 Subaru SUV stopped in traffic on Bronx River Parkway and was rear-ended by a 2018 Honda sedan traveling south. The sedan was demolished in the collision. The front passenger of the sedan, a 60-year-old man, sustained injuries to his entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The driver errors identified include unsafe speed and failure to properly react to surrounding traffic conditions. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and protected by an airbag. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584100 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
8
SUV Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan

Nov 8 - Two vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Three occupants suffered whiplash and back injuries. Drivers and a child passenger were hurt. The crash involved passing too closely. All remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 Audi SUV and a 2012 Honda sedan collided on Bronx River Parkway. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, the sedan driver, and an 11-year-old passenger. Injuries included whiplash and back pain. The report cites "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver and sedan driver were both going straight ahead when the crash occurred. All injured parties were conscious and restrained by seat belts or child restraints. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18