Crash Count for Wakefield-Woodlawn
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,540
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 833
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 167
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Wakefield-Woodlawn
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 2
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Head 2
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 1
Concussion 6
Back 1
Face 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 32
Neck 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Head 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Contusion/Bruise 28
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Head 4
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Back 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 21
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 5
Face 4
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 15
Head 5
Back 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Wakefield-Woodlawn?

Preventable Speeding in Wakefield-Woodlawn School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Wakefield-Woodlawn

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2011 Kia Utility Vehicle (AZ93957) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2021 White Toyota Suburban (LKL1259) – 10 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2022 Blue Honda Sedan (KZL2765) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 Gray Nissan Suburban (JKB6350) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2020 White BMW Sedan (TCL5999) – 6 times • 1 in last 90d here

Steel Wins, Kids Lose—Lower the Limit Now

Wakefield-Woodlawn: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

One death. Five left with life-changing injuries. In Wakefield-Woodlawn, the years grind on, and the bodies keep coming. From 2022 to June 2025, there have been 1,089 crashes. 576 people hurt. One never made it home. Five will never be the same. NYC Open Data

Pedestrians and cyclists do not walk away. SUVs, trucks, sedans—they hit hardest. In the last twelve months, 152 people were injured here. One was hurt so badly the word is “serious.” Most were younger than 45. Some were children. The street does not care.

Recent Crashes: The Pattern Holds

The headlines repeat themselves. SUVs collide at intersections. A child struck by an SUV. A pedestrian crossing with the signal, hit by a driver who did not see or did not stop. The stories change, but the outcome is the same. Flesh and bone against steel. The steel wins.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city has tools. Sammy’s Law passed. The city can lower speed limits. Cameras catch speeders. But the limit is not yet 20 mph. The cameras need Albany’s blessing to keep running. Each day of delay is another roll of the dice. Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. The numbers say otherwise. The work is not done.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Streets can be changed. Speeds can be lowered. Cameras can be kept on. But none of it happens without a fight. Contact your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand cameras stay on.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Jeffrey Dinowitz
Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz
District 81
District Office:
3107 Kingsbridge Ave., Bronx, NY 10463
Legislative Office:
Room 632, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Eric Dinowitz
Council Member Eric Dinowitz
District 11
District Office:
277 West 231st Street, Bronx, NY 10463
718-549-7300
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1775, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7080
Twitter: @ericdinowitz
Jamaal Bailey
State Senator Jamaal Bailey
District 36
District Office:
250 S. 6th Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Legislative Office:
Room 609, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Traffic Safety Timeline for Wakefield-Woodlawn

22
Passengers hurt in E 233 St rear-end crash

Sep 22 - Westbound on E 233 Street at Carpenter Avenue, a driver hit the rear of a slowing SUV. Six people were injured, including both drivers and four passengers. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

Two westbound SUVs collided on E 233 Street at Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx. One driver was slowing or stopping; the other continued straight. The rear of the slowing SUV was damaged. Six people were hurt: both drivers and four passengers, ages 17, 27, 34, and 51, with head, neck, and back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was Driver Inattention/Distraction. The crash occurred within the 47th Precinct. Damage reports noted a center back end impact to the slowing SUV; the other vehicle showed no recorded damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
21
Driver Hits Woman Crossing With Signal in Bronx

Sep 21 - A driver hit a 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal at White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue. She suffered severe lower-leg cuts and shock.

According to the police report, a driver hit a 58-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection of White Plains Road and Nereid Avenue in the Bronx at 7:10 a.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to the lower leg and foot and was listed in shock. Two occupants were listed as witnesses. Police recorded no contributing factors in the data and did not specify a vehicle type. The woman was crossing with the signal. No allegations of failure to yield were recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
18
Truck driver injures e-biker on E 233 Street

Sep 18 - A truck driver, heading east, hit a 38-year-old man on an e-bike near 728 E 233 St in the Bronx. The rider suffered an arm abrasion. Police cited driver inattention.

A truck driver going east hit a 38-year-old man riding an e-bike near 728 E 233 St in the Bronx. The crash injured the rider’s arm. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were traveling east and going straight when the truck driver hit the bike’s right side with the truck’s front end. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the truck driver. Damage notes list a center-front hit on the truck and a right-side impact on the bike. The truck was a 2020 Mitsubishi Fuso. The collision was logged by the 47th Precinct. No other injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
6
Driver reversing at speed injures Bronx pedestrian

Sep 6 - A driver reversed fast on E 237 St at White Plains Rd and hit a 45-year-old man. He suffered hip and internal injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed and backing unsafely by the driver.

On E 237 St at White Plains Rd in the Bronx, a driver reversed and hit a 45-year-old man on foot. He suffered hip and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report ..." police listed Unsafe Speed and Backing Unsafely. Police recorded unsafe speed and backing unsafely by the driver. The crash data notes the vehicle was backing before impact. A parked pickup truck in the report showed left-side damage. The record names no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
30
Driver hurt starting from parking

Aug 30 - At 828 Cranford Ave, a Honda sedan pulled out and crashed. Left front took the hit. The driver, 36, was injured and conscious with whiplash. Another occupant listed, injury unclear. Bronx dawn. Metal, glass, sirens.

A 2008 Honda sedan began moving from a parked position near 828 Cranford Ave and crashed, striking its left front quarter. The 36-year-old driver was injured and reported whiplash. Another listed occupant’s injuries were unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data show the driver was starting from parking and the impact was to the left front, indicating a maneuver that ended in a crash. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Improper Turn were recorded in the report. No helmet or signal issues were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
25
Sedan hits left side on E 239

Aug 25 - After midnight in Wakefield, a Chevy sedan took a left‑side hit at E 239 St and White Plains Rd. The driver, 24, was injured with back pain and shock. Doors crumpled. Night street. No listed cause. Another occupant listed, status unclear.

A 2018 Chevrolet sedan was struck on the left-side doors near E 239 Street and White Plains Road in the Bronx just after midnight. The 24-year-old driver sustained back injuries and was in shock. Another occupant was recorded with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, the vehicle’s point of impact and damage were the left-side doors, with pre-crash behavior noted only as “Other*.” The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data offers no indication of signals, helmets, or right-of-way issues, beyond the absence of cited violations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
22
Driver in Sedan Rear-Ends SUV Eastbound

Aug 22 - A driver in an eastbound sedan struck the rear of an SUV on E 233 St at Carpenter Ave. Two passengers were injured. A 43-year-old woman complained of neck pain. Police cited driver distraction as a cause.

The driver of an eastbound sedan struck the center rear of an SUV on E 233 St at Carpenter Ave. Two passengers were reported injured. According to the police report "Outside Car Distraction" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" were contributing factors. Listed driver errors include Driver Inattention/Distraction and Outside Car Distraction. A 43-year-old female rear passenger complained of whiplash and neck injury. Vehicle damage was center-front on the sedan and center-back on the SUV, consistent with a rear-end impact. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries are reported in the record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
21
Cadillac SUV Hits 61‑Year‑Old Pedestrian

Aug 21 - A Cadillac SUV going straight hit a 61‑year‑old man at Carpenter Ave and East 232nd in the Bronx. He suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and was in shock. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

The driver of a Cadillac SUV traveling straight struck a 61-year-old pedestrian at Carpenter Avenue and East 232nd Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian was in the intersection and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and reported shock and pain. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian were "Unspecified." The report records the vehicle's pre-crash action as "Going Straight Ahead" and lists one occupant in the vehicle. No other driver errors or equipment issues are recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

Aug 9 - A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.


17
Sedan Hits Five-Year-Old on Matilda Avenue

Jul 17 - A driver in a sedan hit a five-year-old playing in the roadway on Matilda Avenue. The boy suffered leg injuries and a moderate burn and remained conscious. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan traveling north on Matilda Avenue struck a five-year-old boy who was playing in the roadway away from an intersection. The child suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot and a moderate burn and remained conscious. According to the police report, all contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' Police recorded the point of impact as the vehicle's left front bumper and the sedan's pre-crash action as going straight ahead. No driver error is specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Int 1339-2025 Dinowitz co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.


9
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 9 - An SUV hit a 67-year-old woman in the Bronx. She crossed with the signal. The impact crushed her head. She lay unconscious. The driver turned left. Police list no clear cause.

A 67-year-old woman was struck and injured by an SUV while crossing E 232 St at White Plains Rd in the Bronx. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, a 53-year-old man, made a left turn and hit her with the left front bumper. The woman suffered head injuries and was found unconscious with crush injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
8
Dinowitz Supports Bike Lanes Opposes Safety-Boosting Bike Lane Plan

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

""We support bike lanes."" -- Jeffrey Dinowitz

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.


8
Eric Dinowitz Backs Safety‑Boosting Bike Lanes Opposing Parking Loss

Jul 8 - Dinowitzes fight the Harlem River Greenway bike lane. They defend parking. Cyclists and walkers wait for safe passage. DOT says protected lanes save lives. The Bronx stays exposed.

On July 8, 2025, Assembly Member Jeff Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz publicly opposed the city's plan for a protected bike lane on Bailey Avenue, part of the Harlem River Greenway. The matter, described as an 'anti-car crusade,' centers on the removal of 46 parking spots. The Dinowitzes claim the redesign ignores community voices. DOT and local advocates argue the project will cut injuries and deaths, citing crash data. A safety analyst notes the Greenway will create safe, separated space for pedestrians and cyclists, reducing harm and boosting active travel. The Dinowitzes support bike lanes in principle but resist changes that reduce parking.


1
Aggressive Driving Injures Driver on Pitman Ave

Jul 1 - SUV and sedan collided on Pitman Ave. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. One driver suffered neck injuries. The street bore the brunt. Metal twisted. Lives jarred.

A crash involving a station wagon/SUV and a sedan occurred at 1738 Pitman Ave in the Bronx. One male driver, age 28, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash left one person hurt and the street scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
30
Int 0857-2024 Dinowitz votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


18
Bailey Praises Safety Boosting Bronx Transit Accessibility Upgrades

Jun 18 - Crews will gut and rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations. Four new elevators will rise. Three Harlem Line stops in the Bronx will open to all. The city’s transit spine grows stronger for those left waiting longest.

On June 18, 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a sweeping accessibility project for three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, and Botanical Garden. According to the MTA, crews will completely rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn, installing four new elevators—two at each station—to ensure full accessibility. The matter summary states: 'comprehensive renovation and accessibility project at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.' Christian Murray reported the announcement. No council bill number or committee applies, as this is an agency initiative, not legislation. The upgrades promise to open transit to riders long shut out by stairs and barriers. Improving station accessibility encourages more walking and cycling to transit, supports mode shift away from driving, and benefits vulnerable users by making the built environment more inclusive and safer.


18
Dinowitz Highlights Safety Boosting Bronx Station Accessibility Upgrades

Jun 18 - Crews will gut and rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn stations. Four new elevators will rise. Three Harlem Line stops in the Bronx will open to all. The city’s transit spine grows stronger for those left waiting longest.

On June 18, 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced a sweeping accessibility project for three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx: Williams Bridge, Woodlawn, and Botanical Garden. According to the MTA, crews will completely rebuild Williams Bridge and Woodlawn, installing four new elevators—two at each station—to ensure full accessibility. The matter summary states: 'comprehensive renovation and accessibility project at three Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.' Christian Murray reported the announcement. No council bill number or committee applies, as this is an agency initiative, not legislation. The upgrades promise to open transit to riders long shut out by stairs and barriers. Improving station accessibility encourages more walking and cycling to transit, supports mode shift away from driving, and benefits vulnerable users by making the built environment more inclusive and safer.


17
S 8344 Dinowitz votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.